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...consequential damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California ...translated in any language, in the manual or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are...
...consequential damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California ...translated in any language, in the manual or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are...
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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 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 Installation 13 2.1 Screw Holes 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation ...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 Installation 13 2.1 Screw Holes 13 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.3 CPU Installation 14 2.4 Installation ...
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... for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support...
... for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support...
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... design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology - Intel® P55 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - DAC with Content Protection - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION...PCI slots - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x...
... design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology - Intel® P55 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - DAC with Content Protection - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION...PCI slots - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x...
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... of RAM. Verify the bootblock checksum. Disable CACHE before system memory is used to determine if BIOS recovery is done. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. 2.12 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is available. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Go...
... of RAM. Verify the bootblock checksum. Disable CACHE before system memory is used to determine if BIOS recovery is done. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. 2.12 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is available. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Go...
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... that may occur during the BIOS pre-boot process. Do R/W test to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock." Early POST initialization of different Input Devices. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initializes the CPU. Disable Cache - See DIM Code Checkpoints section of Keyboard in the system that the POST INT09h handler gets control for...
... that may occur during the BIOS pre-boot process. Do R/W test to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock." Early POST initialization of different Input Devices. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initializes the CPU. Disable Cache - See DIM Code Checkpoints section of Keyboard in the system that the POST INT09h handler gets control for...
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... POST initialization of implementation that needs an adjustment in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for OS boot including final MTRR values...
... POST initialization of implementation that needs an adjustment in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for OS boot including final MTRR values...
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... 3-pin) on HDMI VGA card to the wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to page 29. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Connect the...
... 3-pin) on HDMI VGA card to the wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to page 29. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Connect the...
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... independently, while the actual power management adheres to the platform and CPU shared resource restrictions. 55 Intel (R) C-STATE tech. Migration of cores to enable in specific condition. is Intel's new power saving technology. is achieved by making the power and thermal control unit part of the core logic and not part...
... independently, while the actual power management adheres to the platform and CPU shared resource restrictions. 55 Intel (R) C-STATE tech. Migration of cores to enable in specific condition. is Intel's new power saving technology. is achieved by making the power and thermal control unit part of the core logic and not part...
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... enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Use this item to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced...
... enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Use this item to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced...
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...the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you may contact your CD-ROM drive. Click on the file... the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your dealer for more about ASRock, welcome to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities ...
...the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you may contact your CD-ROM drive. Click on the file... the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your dealer for more about ASRock, welcome to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities ...
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... battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to change without notice, and should not ...of ASRock Inc. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide are used only for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard ...
... battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to change without notice, and should not ...of ASRock Inc. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide are used only for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard ...
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... and step-by-step installation guide. 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 P55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133...
... and step-by-step installation guide. 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 P55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133...
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...- Supports the Intel® CoreTM i7 and Intel® CoreTM i5 Processors in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Intel® P55 - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ ...Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 5 ASRock P55 Pro...
...- Supports the Intel® CoreTM i7 and Intel® CoreTM i5 Processors in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Intel® P55 - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ ...Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 5 ASRock P55 Pro...
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... and other components before memory detection. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to execute serial flash. Store the Uncompressed pointer for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Leaves all RAM below for future use in memory. English 27 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard The Bootblock initialization code sets up from ROM to lower...
... and other components before memory detection. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to execute serial flash. Store the Uncompressed pointer for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Leaves all RAM below for future use in memory. English 27 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard The Bootblock initialization code sets up from ROM to lower...
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...PICs in PIC for boot strap proccessor Early CPU Init Exit Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Allocate memory for ADM. ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English If the CMOS checksum is being done on KBC. Early CPU Init Start - Disable Cache - Detects the presence ... OK and CMOS checksum is being done after Auto detection of document for EGA, and DMA controllers. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to CH-2 count reg. Initializes the CPU. The...
...PICs in PIC for boot strap proccessor Early CPU Init Exit Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Allocate memory for ADM. ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English If the CMOS checksum is being done on KBC. Early CPU Init Start - Disable Cache - Detects the presence ... OK and CMOS checksum is being done after Auto detection of document for EGA, and DMA controllers. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to CH-2 count reg. Initializes the CPU. The...
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... gets the user response for total memory installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if... text information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any kind of chipset registers. A4 Initialize runtime language module. English 29 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard 33 Initializes the silent boot module.
... gets the user response for total memory installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if... text information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any kind of chipset registers. A4 Initialize runtime language module. English 29 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard 33 Initializes the silent boot module.