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AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X Chipset 23 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 15 2.1 ...
AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide 2 1.1 Introduction to Create RAID Array in Windows (for AMD A88X Chipset 23 1 AMD RAID Installation Guide 1. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 15 2.1 ...
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...RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction... copy of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to RAID mode by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system since it does not provide any HDDs of the...
...RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction... copy of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to RAID mode by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system since it does not provide any HDDs of the...
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... SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. B. Click to . At the Shell> prompt, enter the command "drvcfg" and click . Way 2: (for BIOS update in ASRock's official website: www.asrock.com. Click to AMD A85X, A75, A55 chipsets. When the following screen appears, enter "dh " and click . 6 G. Note: This method can be applied...
... SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. B. Click to . At the Shell> prompt, enter the command "drvcfg" and click . Way 2: (for BIOS update in ASRock's official website: www.asrock.com. Click to AMD A85X, A75, A55 chipsets. When the following screen appears, enter "dh " and click . 6 G. Note: This method can be applied...
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... Chipset When the appropriate prompt appears during POST, press to exit the Utility. 3. The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press again to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 1. To create a new array, press on the "Create Array" option. *Be sure to restart the computer. Enter the desired capacity for the first...
... Chipset When the appropriate prompt appears during POST, press to exit the Utility. 3. The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press again to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 1. To create a new array, press on the "Create Array" option. *Be sure to restart the computer. Enter the desired capacity for the first...
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When completed, you will see the new array on the main screen. Press to the previous screen. Press to confirm and then press to return to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 14 Select a caching mode and press to proceed.
When completed, you will see the new array on the main screen. Press to the previous screen. Press to confirm and then press to return to exit the RAID BIOS utility. 14 Select a caching mode and press to proceed.
User Manual
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...specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. 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+ ...
...specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. 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+ ...
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Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
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...Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with 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. If you want to adopt ...the memory that there is no such limitation. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 English Whether 2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed...
...Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with 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. If you want to adopt ...the memory that there is no such limitation. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 English Whether 2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed...
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...and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into Suspend to RAM (S3), 6 English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then... you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, ...
...and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into Suspend to RAM (S3), 6 English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then... you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, ...
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... the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. You may depend on the properties of your SSDs or HDDs in order to update their lifespan. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in games. FM2A55M-HD+ hibernation...
... the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. You may depend on the properties of your SSDs or HDDs in order to update their lifespan. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in games. FM2A55M-HD+ hibernation...
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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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...clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...need to clear the data in CMOS. If you 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 after you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use...
...clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...need to clear the data in CMOS. If you 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 after you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use...
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... English 36 Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. If you wish to enter the UEFI Setup Utility after POST, restart the system by .... This section explains how to use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on . 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 advanced system...
... English 36 Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. If you wish to enter the UEFI Setup Utility after POST, restart the system by .... This section explains how to use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on . 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 advanced system...
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AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item. The default value of this item to RAID mode, it is for SATA_5 and SATA_6. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] ... enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. If you set this option is [AHCI Mode]. Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. If you want to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. The default value is [Enabled]. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A55M-HD+ SATA Controller Use this item...
AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item. The default value of this item to RAID mode, it is for SATA_5 and SATA_6. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] ... enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. If you set this option is [AHCI Mode]. Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. If you want to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. The default value is [Enabled]. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A55M-HD+ SATA Controller Use this item...
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.... [Fast] - You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Only supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system. 2. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. FM2A55M-HD+ 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will automatically...
.... [Fast] - You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Only supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system. 2. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. FM2A55M-HD+ 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will automatically...
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... support legacy option ROM only. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Do not launch? Do not launch? The third-party ROM messages will...
... support legacy option ROM only. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Do not launch? Do not launch? The third-party ROM messages will...
Quick Installation Guide
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Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 CPU_FAN1 FM2A55M-HD+ 4 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 11 PCI Express 3.0 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 TPMS1 1 English
Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 CPU_FAN1 FM2A55M-HD+ 4 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 11 PCI Express 3.0 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 TPMS1 1 English
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....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 ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to AHCI mode. 5 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be...
....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 ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to AHCI mode. 5 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be...
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Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan ... pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
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... overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. If you adopt. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices...
... overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. If you adopt. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices...