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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2 Installation 15 2.1 Screw Holes 15 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.3 CPU Installation 16 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2 Installation 15 2.1 Screw Holes 15 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.3 CPU Installation 16 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM...
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...39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 45 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 46 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 48 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 50 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 51 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 54 3.4.7... 57 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59 4 Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 60 4.2.4 Contact Information 60 4
...39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 45 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 46 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 48 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 50 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 51 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 54 3.4.7... 57 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59 4 Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 60 4.2.4 Contact Information 60 4
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... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX...
... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX...
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... Phase Design - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 9) - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - Supports Auto Lip Sync,... up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics * - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DVI with DVI and HDMI ports - Supports HDCP function with max. Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback...
... Phase Design - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 9) - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - Supports Auto Lip Sync,... up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics * - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DVI with DVI and HDMI ports - Supports HDCP function with max. Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback...
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... - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x TPM header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - Supports jumperfree - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA®...
... - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x TPM header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - Supports jumperfree - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA®...
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... and expense. Supports I. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 15) - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 14) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - O. Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 19) - Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - ASRock OC DNA (see...
... and expense. Supports I. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 15) - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 14) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - O. Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 19) - Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - ASRock OC DNA (see...
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...latest information. 8. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 9 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you to change. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-...page 38 for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please visit our website for details. 4. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 10. You can choose to provide exceptional...
...latest information. 8. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 9 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you to change. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-...page 38 for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please visit our website for details. 4. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 10. You can choose to provide exceptional...
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...Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to improve heat dissipation. Fan cables on the motherboard. For proper installation...2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Connect fan header with each other components. Ensure that supports Intel 1156-Pin CPU. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on ...
...Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to improve heat dissipation. Fan cables on the motherboard. For proper installation...2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Connect fan header with each other components. Ensure that supports Intel 1156-Pin CPU. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on ...
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...pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 25) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 3) 1 2 3 4 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 29 Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. Please connect the chassis ...speaker to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. ...
...pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 25) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 3) 1 2 3 4 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 29 Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. Please connect the chassis ...speaker to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. ...
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B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on your system. 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking ...
B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on your system. 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking ...
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...) can prevent data pages from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is set to the IA...Virtualization tech. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this motherboard. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Set to execute code. This...
...) can prevent data pages from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is set to the IA...Virtualization tech. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this motherboard. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Set to execute code. This...
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... lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Please note that enabling this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Intel (R) ... management flow into C State package limit register. is [Enabled]. Migration of the chipset as "Portable/Laptop" to the platform and CPU shared resource restrictions. to run faster than marked frequency in which each core independently, while the actual power management adheres to enable this...
... lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Please note that enabling this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Intel (R) ... management flow into C State package limit register. is [Enabled]. Migration of the chipset as "Portable/Laptop" to the platform and CPU shared resource restrictions. to run faster than marked frequency in which each core independently, while the actual power management adheres to enable this...
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... in , 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock H55M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55M Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard...
... in , 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock H55M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55M Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard...
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... @ 60Hz - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM * Requires a Processor with... DVI and HDMI ports - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD - Supports D-Sub with HDMI 1.3a (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 9) - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with max. Supports EM64T CPU...
... @ 60Hz - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM * Requires a Processor with... DVI and HDMI ports - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD - Supports D-Sub with HDMI 1.3a (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 9) - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with max. Supports EM64T CPU...
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..., AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print ...-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - CPU, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec...
..., AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print ...-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - CPU, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec...
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... Sensing - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 13) - It should be done at your system. English 8 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 19) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CASE OPEN detection - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - O. - Hybrid Booster: -
... Sensing - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 13) - It should be done at your system. English 8 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 19) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CASE OPEN detection - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - O. - Hybrid Booster: -
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... of the three monitors only. Due to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 9 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Please check Intel® website for details. 4. xvYCC and Deep Color are only...
... of the three monitors only. Due to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 9 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Please check Intel® website for details. 4. xvYCC and Deep Color are only...
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... tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Step 3. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down lightly on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 5. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to illustrate the installation of...
... tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Step 3. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down lightly on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 5. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to illustrate the installation of...
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... supply to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 25 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English D. Though this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Connect Ground...
... supply to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 25 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English D. Though this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Connect Ground...
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...Untied Overclocking Technology. 28 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which...Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. B. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.10.2 Installing Windows® 7 /...
...Untied Overclocking Technology. 28 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which...Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. B. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.10.2 Installing Windows® 7 /...