User Manual
Page 5
... of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock A55 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may nd the latest VGA ...information about the model you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Storage Con guration to change without further notice. For...
... of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock A55 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may nd the latest VGA ...information about the model you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Storage Con guration to change without further notice. For...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 1
... infringe. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. In no responsibility for any kind, either expressed or... of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English
... infringe. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. In no responsibility for any kind, either expressed or... of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
Page 2
... Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; White) 18 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_5, Blue) 39 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 19 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Blue) 2 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English Blue) 17 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White) 29 COM Port Header (COM1) 9 ATX Power...Bottom: MIC IN LAN Top: Center: Designed in Taipei AUDIO CODEC Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 32 31 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 PCIE1 A55 Pro3 Dual Graphics PCIE2 USB 3.0 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 ErP/EuP Ready XFast USB PCIE3 RoHS PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 1 PCI3 COM1 IR1 1 USB6_7 1 ...
... Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; White) 18 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_5, Blue) 39 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 19 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Blue) 2 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English Blue) 17 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White) 29 COM Port Header (COM1) 9 ATX Power...Bottom: MIC IN LAN Top: Center: Designed in Taipei AUDIO CODEC Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 32 31 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 PCIE1 A55 Pro3 Dual Graphics PCIE2 USB 3.0 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 ErP/EuP Ready XFast USB PCIE3 RoHS PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 1 PCI3 COM1 IR1 1 USB6_7 1 ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 3
... the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English
... the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
Page 4
Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your system. English 4 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio.
Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your system. English 4 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock A55 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in ..., 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock A55 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock A55 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep...
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock A55 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in ..., 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock A55 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock A55 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
... @ 60Hz - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) - DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 - Supports HDCP function with HDMI port English 6 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with HDMI port -
... @ 60Hz - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) - DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 - Supports HDCP function with HDMI port English 6 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with HDMI port -
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
... Mb/s - 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) English 7 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Realtek RTL8111E - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out...
... Mb/s - 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) English 7 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Realtek RTL8111E - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
...Charger (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - English 8 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard ASRock Instant Boot - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit .../ XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION 10) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It should be done...
...Charger (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - English 8 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard ASRock Instant Boot - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit .../ XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION 10) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It should be done...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 9
... IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of memory modules on page 3 for the latest information. 5. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. xvYCC and Deep Color are idle without sacrificing computing performance. HBR is no such limitation. 4. In Fan Control...
... IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of memory modules on page 3 for the latest information. 5. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. xvYCC and Deep Color are idle without sacrificing computing performance. HBR is no such limitation. 4. In Fan Control...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 10
...charging when your PC enters into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience. Please be noted that helps you - ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 13. The performance may depend on -the-go. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your ...64258;ash utility. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that combines your most convenient computing environment. 10 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English If you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. With APP Charger driver installed, you desire a faster...
...charging when your PC enters into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience. Please be noted that helps you - ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 13. The performance may depend on -the-go. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your ...64258;ash utility. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that combines your most convenient computing environment. 10 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English If you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. With APP Charger driver installed, you desire a faster...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 11
... the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. 14. EuP, stands for more details. 11 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply...
... the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. 14. EuP, stands for more details. 11 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 12
... form factor (12.0-in x 8.6-in the bag that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard...
... form factor (12.0-in x 8.6-in the bag that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 13
... down the socket lever to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 13 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 5 or CPU_FAN2...
... down the socket lever to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 13 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 5 or CPU_FAN2...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 14
... slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; In other words, install them in the slots of the same color. English 14 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated...
... slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; In other words, install them in the slots of the same color. English 14 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 15
... DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips...
... DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 16
... as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. Fasten the card to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on the slot. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express...
... as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. Fasten the card to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on the slot. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 17
... CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. English 17 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM...
... CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. English 17 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 18
Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Step 2. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge ...
Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Step 2. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 19
... Setup Step 1. Step 3. AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you install two Radeon graphics cards). tem. English 19 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard For Windows® XP OS: A. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Restart your computer and boot into OS. Please check...
... Setup Step 1. Step 3. AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you install two Radeon graphics cards). tem. English 19 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard For Windows® XP OS: A. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Restart your computer and boot into OS. Please check...