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... 39 3.1 Introduction 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 ...
... 39 3.1 Introduction 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 ...
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... 1: Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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, 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...
... 1: Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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, 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...
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.../Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 5 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - 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 Port header - ...Intrusion header - CPU, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports "Plug and Play"...
.../Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 5 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - 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 Port header - ...Intrusion header - CPU, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports "Plug and Play"...
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Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION ... Certifications - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. O. CPU Quiet Fan - CASE OPEN detection - - Hybrid...
Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION ... Certifications - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. O. CPU Quiet Fan - CASE OPEN detection - - Hybrid...
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...utility. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to define the power consumption for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 10 Please be noticed that the USB flash drive or hard drive must meet EuP ...get the same OC settings as a profile and share with your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of overclocking settings. Just launch this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without entering operating systems first ...
...utility. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to define the power consumption for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 10 Please be noticed that the USB flash drive or hard drive must meet EuP ...get the same OC settings as a profile and share with your BIOS only in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of overclocking settings. Just launch this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without entering operating systems first ...
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...B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 LAN PHY Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Top: LINE IN HD_AUDIO1 1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 H55M Pro PCI Express 2.0 PCIE1 AUDIO CODEC Super I/O PCIE2 PCIE3 RoHS COM1 1 PCI1 LPT1 1 CMOS Battery 1394a DX10 Intel H55 FRONT_1394 USB6_7 IR1 1 1 USB10_11... 1 USB8_9 CLRCMOS1 1 1 TPM1 CHA_FAN1 1 1 DDR3 2600+ SATAII_4 SATAII_2 16Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 CI1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 SATAII_5 SATAII_3 SATAII_1 8 9 10...
...B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 LAN PHY Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Top: LINE IN HD_AUDIO1 1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 H55M Pro PCI Express 2.0 PCIE1 AUDIO CODEC Super I/O PCIE2 PCIE3 RoHS COM1 1 PCI1 LPT1 1 CMOS Battery 1394a DX10 Intel H55 FRONT_1394 USB6_7 IR1 1 1 USB10_11... 1 USB8_9 CLRCMOS1 1 1 TPM1 CHA_FAN1 1 1 DDR3 2600+ SATAII_4 SATAII_2 16Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 CI1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 SATAII_5 SATAII_3 SATAII_1 8 9 10...
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...you must boot up events. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to enable +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin...clear the record of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is "Open". However, please do the clearCMOS action. When the jumper cap is "Short". If you ...
...you must boot up events. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to enable +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin...clear the record of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is "Open". However, please do the clearCMOS action. When the jumper cap is "Short". If you ...
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... panel functions. C. Connect Ground (GND) to this connector and match the black wire to [Enabled]. D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Please connect the chassis speaker to Ground (GND). Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to...
... panel functions. C. Connect Ground (GND) to this connector and match the black wire to [Enabled]. D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Please connect the chassis speaker to Ground (GND). Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to...
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... 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to your optical drive first. 2.16 Driver Installation Guide To ...install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to [AHCI]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA...
... 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to your optical drive first. 2.16 Driver Installation Guide To ...install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to [AHCI]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA...
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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 38 STEP.../ VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied...
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 38 STEP.../ VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied...
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... then back on your system. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you start up ...following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To...
... then back on your system. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you start up ...following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To...
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... Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 11/23/2009] BIOS Version : H55M Pro P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3066MHz Microcode Update : 20652/9 Cache Size : 4096KB Total Memory DDR3_A2 ....54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the...
... Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 11/23/2009] BIOS Version : H55M Pro P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3066MHz Microcode Update : 20652/9 Cache Size : 4096KB Total Memory DDR3_A2 ....54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the...
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...on. Load XMP Setting You can set this option to load memory EZ overclocking setting. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Load... power savings. Configuration options: [Profile 1] and [Default]. Intelligent Energy Saver Intelligent Energy Saver is [Disabled]. Besides the BIOS option, you are allowed to enable this function. Therefore, you can use this option to enable this function, please set up overclocking ...
...on. Load XMP Setting You can set this option to load memory EZ overclocking setting. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Load... power savings. Configuration options: [Profile 1] and [Default]. Intelligent Energy Saver Intelligent Energy Saver is [Disabled]. Besides the BIOS option, you are allowed to enable this function. Therefore, you can use this option to enable this function, please set up overclocking ...
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... Timing Control DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS DRAM tRFC DRAM tWR DRAM tWTR DRAM tRRD DRAM tRTP DRAM tFAW DRAM Command Rate BIOS SETUP UTILITY 9 [Auto] 9 [Auto] 9 [Auto] 24 [Auto] 74 [Auto] 10 [Auto] 5 [Auto] 4 [Auto] 5 [Auto] 20 [Auto] [Auto] DRAM tCL Min = 6 Max = 11 +F1 F9 F10...
... Timing Control DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS DRAM tRFC DRAM tWR DRAM tWTR DRAM tRRD DRAM tRTP DRAM tFAW DRAM Command Rate BIOS SETUP UTILITY 9 [Auto] 9 [Auto] 9 [Auto] 24 [Auto] 74 [Auto] 10 [Auto] 5 [Auto] 4 [Auto] 5 [Auto] 20 [Auto] [Auto] DRAM tCL Min = 6 Max = 11 +F1 F9 F10...
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...SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Select the proper BIOS file to your system after BIOS update process completes. 45 ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded ...1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. If you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated...
...SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Select the proper BIOS file to your system after BIOS update process completes. 45 ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded ...1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. If you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated...
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..., you changing the ratio value of the system caches. Set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from the chipset. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanded CPU settings Intel (R) Core (TM) CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Frequency :2.93GHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3...
..., you changing the ratio value of the system caches. Set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from the chipset. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanded CPU settings Intel (R) Core (TM) CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Frequency :2.93GHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3...
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... Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization. DVMT/FIXED Memory You are allowed to adjust DVMT mode. 3.4.2Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Primary Graphics Adapter Share Memory DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard HDMI HD Audio...
... Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization. DVMT/FIXED Memory You are allowed to adjust DVMT mode. 3.4.2Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Primary Graphics Adapter Share Memory DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard HDMI HD Audio...
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... power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. Suspend to RAM Use this item to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you plan to use this option to [Enabled] if you...
... power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. Suspend to RAM Use this item to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you plan to use this option to [Enabled] if you...
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...] mode, the options "SATAII 1,2,3,4 Configuration" and "SATAII5 eSATAII1 Configuration" will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. 51 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration SATA Operation Mode [IDE] SATAII 1,2,3,4 Configuration [Compatible] SATAII5 eSATA1 Configuration [Enhanced] SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 eSATAII_1 [Hard Disk] [Not...
...] mode, the options "SATAII 1,2,3,4 Configuration" and "SATAII5 eSATAII1 Configuration" will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. 51 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration SATA Operation Mode [IDE] SATAII 1,2,3,4 Configuration [Compatible] SATAII5 eSATA1 Configuration [Enhanced] SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 eSATAII_1 [Hard Disk] [Not...
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... disable the use a disk utility, such as MO. PIO Mode Use this item is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is [Auto]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Make sure to set the PIO...Mode Use this feature is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of device connected to enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. We will enhance hard disk performance ...
... disable the use a disk utility, such as MO. PIO Mode Use this item is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is [Auto]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Make sure to set the PIO...Mode Use this feature is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of device connected to enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. We will enhance hard disk performance ...