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... by any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this documentation. Products and corporate names appearing in this ... by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in advance. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic ...
... by any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this documentation. Products and corporate names appearing in this ... by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in advance. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic ...
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... 4.1 Introduction 36 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 36 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 4.2 Main Screen 37 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 38 4.4 Advanced Screen 41 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. Software and Utilities Operation 28 4. Installation 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules...
... 4.1 Introduction 36 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 36 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 4.2 Main Screen 37 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 38 4.4 Advanced Screen 41 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. Software and Utilities Operation 28 4. Installation 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules...
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... information about the model you require technical support related to change without further notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the...
... information about the model you require technical support related to change without further notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the...
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... supported depends on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 English...
... supported depends on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 5 English...
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... OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in RAID mode. ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". After copying the RAID driver to your PC. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from...
... OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in RAID mode. ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". After copying the RAID driver to your PC. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from...
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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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..., ensure that comes with the component. 5. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is an Micro...cord from the power supply. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. Whenever you handle components. 3. Hold components by...
..., ensure that comes with the component. 5. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is an Micro...cord from the power supply. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. Whenever you handle components. 3. Hold components by...
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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 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 dissipate heat. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 16 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 3).
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 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 dissipate heat. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 16 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 3).
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... the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 17 English 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. For dual channel configuration, you force the...
... the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 17 English 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. For dual channel configuration, you force the...
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... to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. FM2A55M-HD+ 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI Slot: PCI slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 (PCIe...
... to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. FM2A55M-HD+ 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI Slot: PCI slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 (PCIe...
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... devices. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. FM2A55M-HD+ 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this...
... devices. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. FM2A55M-HD+ 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this...
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... Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the... CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10 No. 19) RRXD1 DDTR...
... Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the... CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10 No. 19) RRXD1 DDTR...
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... p.10, No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. English 25 FM2A55M-HD+ Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10...
... p.10, No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. English 25 FM2A55M-HD+ Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10...
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An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Enjoy the benefit of "Dual Graphics" option on an AMD A55 (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in your system....display for further information. Boot into OS. Step 6. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to PCIE1 slot. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Step 2. Restart your system for further information. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A55...
An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Enjoy the benefit of "Dual Graphics" option on an AMD A55 (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in your system....display for further information. Boot into OS. Step 6. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to PCIE1 slot. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Step 2. Restart your system for further information. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A55...
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... your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the...
... your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the...
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Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to five different fan speeds using the graph. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. FM2A55M-HD+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to dampness. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. 31 English
Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to five different fan speeds using the graph. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. FM2A55M-HD+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to dampness. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. 31 English
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...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. You can also navigate with its test routines. You may not exactly match what you wish to get...also a lot more amusing. Not only will continue with a mouse. If you see on your system. 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 ...
...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. You can also navigate with its test routines. You may not exactly match what you wish to get...also a lot more amusing. Not only will continue with a mouse. If you see on your system. 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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... should be [Auto] for the CPU mode being used. Please note that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at your components and motherboard. EZ OC Mode You can set up overclocking features. It should always be done at or below the TDP for better system stability.
... should be [Auto] for the CPU mode being used. Please note that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at your components and motherboard. EZ OC Mode You can set up overclocking features. It should always be done at or below the TDP for better system stability.
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...is under heavy load. GFX Engine Clock Use this to [Auto] by default. However, it is under heavy load. If it is selected, the motherboard will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is recommended to [Manual], you may adjust the value of ...voltage droop when the system 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.
...is under heavy load. GFX Engine Clock Use this to [Auto] by default. However, it is under heavy load. If it is selected, the motherboard will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is recommended to [Manual], you may adjust the value of ...voltage droop when the system 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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USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. The default value is [Enabled]. 48 English CSM Please disable CSM when you plan to use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. Please set this item to submit Windows® certification. The default value is [Enabled]. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to [Enabled] if you enable Fast Boot option. ACPI HPET table Use this option to power on the system.
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. The default value is [Enabled]. 48 English CSM Please disable CSM when you plan to use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. Please set this item to submit Windows® certification. The default value is [Enabled]. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to [Enabled] if you enable Fast Boot option. ACPI HPET table Use this option to power on the system.