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All rights reserved. 1 A55 Pro3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 A55 Pro3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... identi cation or explanation and to the owners' bene t, without intent to infringe. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent of... a particular purpose. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Disclaimer: Speci cations and information contained in this manual are used only for loss of pro ts, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business...
... identi cation or explanation and to the owners' bene t, without intent to infringe. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent of... a particular purpose. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Disclaimer: Speci cations and information contained in this manual are used only for loss of pro ts, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business...
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... software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the "User Manual" in our support CD for speci c information about the model you for purchasing ASRock A55 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. For the BIOS setup, please...
... software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the "User Manual" in our support CD for speci c information about the model you for purchasing ASRock A55 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. For the BIOS setup, please...
User Manual
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... the lever up to secure the CPU. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it rmly on the side tab to the instruction manuals of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. When the CPU is in place. Step 2. You also need to...
... the lever up to secure the CPU. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it rmly on the side tab to the instruction manuals of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. When the CPU is in place. Step 2. You also need to...
User Manual
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... a customer incorrectly configures their system they will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the...
... a customer incorrectly configures their system they will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the...
User Manual
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... install it to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the front panel audio header as below . Connect Ground (GND) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. To activate the front mic. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to Ground...
... install it to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the front panel audio header as below . Connect Ground (GND) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. To activate the front mic. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to Ground...
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... connector interface is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Below operation procedure is de nitely not able to power supply 1. Please follow below cable accessories from your SATA... 15-pin power connector interface A. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure to reduce the risk of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug...Hot Plug operation. 3. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual.
... connector interface is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Below operation procedure is de nitely not able to power supply 1. Please follow below cable accessories from your SATA... 15-pin power connector interface A. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure to reduce the risk of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug...Hot Plug operation. 3. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual.
User Manual
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... Spread Spectrum This item should be [Auto] for reference. Con guration options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for better system stability. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to your own risk... and expense. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this option to [Manual], you can use this feature. However, it is not recommended to [Auto] by default. Use this item. 46 CPU Frequency ...
... Spread Spectrum This item should be [Auto] for reference. Con guration options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for better system stability. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to your own risk... and expense. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this option to [Manual], you can use this feature. However, it is not recommended to [Auto] by default. Use this item. 46 CPU Frequency ...
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RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting. Row Precharge Time (tRP) Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 47 Con guration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. DRAM ...Timing Control Power Down Enable Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. Channel Interleaving It allows you to adjust the value of this to adjust graphics engine clock. The default value is [Auto]. The default is...
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting. Row Precharge Time (tRP) Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 47 Con guration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. DRAM ...Timing Control Power Down Enable Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. Channel Interleaving It allows you to adjust the value of this to adjust graphics engine clock. The default value is [Auto]. The default is...
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... 1T. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Four Activate Window (tFAW) Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Write Recovery Time (tWR) Use this item to ...change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. 48 SB Voltage Use this to select SB ...
... 1T. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Four Activate Window (tFAW) Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Write Recovery Time (tWR) Use this item to ...change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. 48 SB Voltage Use this to select SB ...
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CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Con guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. Con guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. Con guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. The default is value...
CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Con guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. Con guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. Con guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. The default is value...
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... Shell. 5. Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to enter Boot Manual.
... Shell. 5. Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to enter Boot Manual.
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During reboot, please press to exit Utility. 15. 11. Press Space on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 66 Press to enter Boot Manual. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to Create. 14. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. After set up Raid size, please click Start to toggle checkbox. 12.
During reboot, please press to exit Utility. 15. 11. Press Space on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 66 Press to enter Boot Manual. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to Create. 14. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. After set up Raid size, please click Start to toggle checkbox. 12.
Quick Installation Guide
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... you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to the "User Manual" 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... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the...
... you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to the "User Manual" 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... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to the instruction manuals of the pins. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No... the lever up to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to a 90 angle. English 13 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard
... Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to the instruction manuals of the pins. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No... the lever up to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to a 90 angle. English 13 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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...-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. English 17 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Combining a range of different operating modes with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in ... 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Make sure that AMD has released or will not see the performance benefits of combining multiple...
...-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. English 17 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard Combining a range of different operating modes with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in ... 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Make sure that AMD has released or will not see the performance benefits of combining multiple...
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Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system using the power switch. 29 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard D. To activate the front mic. Select "Recorder". PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to turn off your system. 2. You may confi...to the front panel audio header as below . Then click "FrontMic". Adjust "Recording Volume". B. You don't need to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to connect them for AC'97 audio ...
Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system using the power switch. 29 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard D. To activate the front mic. Select "Recorder". PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to turn off your system. 2. You may confi...to the front panel audio header as below . Then click "FrontMic". Adjust "Recording Volume". B. You don't need to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to connect them for AC'97 audio ...
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... you to scroll through its test routines. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to display the menus. 35 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English It is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the...
... you to scroll through its test routines. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to display the menus. 35 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard English It is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the...
Quick Installation Guide
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1 A55 P r o3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 華擎 A55 Pro3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 21.8 厘米 ) 華擎 A55 Pro3 A55 Pro3 Serial ATA(SATA I/O 擋板 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 153 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard 簡體中文
1 A55 P r o3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 華擎 A55 Pro3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 21.8 厘米 ) 華擎 A55 Pro3 A55 Pro3 Serial ATA(SATA I/O 擋板 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 153 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard 簡體中文
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... Boot Manual. Please follow below : Drv[4E] Ctrl[B5] Lang[eng] 6. Press to save the change and exit. 4. in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Key in drvcfg, for example: key in dh 4E. 185 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard...
... Boot Manual. Please follow below : Drv[4E] Ctrl[B5] Lang[eng] 6. Press to save the change and exit. 4. in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Key in drvcfg, for example: key in dh 4E. 185 ASRock A55 Pro3 Motherboard...