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... 18 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 19 2.6 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 23 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 25 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 28 2.9 Jumpers Setup 30 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31 2.11 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation... Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs 36 2.13 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation Operation Guide 37 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 39 2.15 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ...
... 18 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 19 2.6 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 23 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 25 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 28 2.9 Jumpers Setup 30 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31 2.11 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation... Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs 36 2.13 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation Operation Guide 37 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 39 2.15 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ...
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Software Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 3.1 Introduction 41 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 41 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 42 3.2 Main Screen 42 3.3 OC ...
Software Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 3.1 Introduction 41 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 41 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 42 3.2 Main Screen 42 3.3 OC ...
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... - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) - 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (2 x 4-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
... - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) - 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (2 x 4-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
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...it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in games. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before. With... APP Charger driver installed, you can boost USB storage device performance. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which ...
...it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in games. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before. With... APP Charger driver installed, you can boost USB storage device performance. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which ...
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...during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in RAID mode. 11 After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. In order to prevent users from our servers. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available ...UEFI firmware updates from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows ...
...during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in RAID mode. 11 After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. In order to prevent users from our servers. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available ...UEFI firmware updates from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows ...
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... 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. For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of performance and...
... 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. For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of performance and...
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...click "Apply" (if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. Remove the AMD driver if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system, and restart your sys- Please check AMD website for details. ATI Catalyst Control ...OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Power on your system. Step 4. Please check AMD website for AMD driver updates. Install the required drivers to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your computer. Step 2. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 5. We recommend using this...
...click "Apply" (if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. Remove the AMD driver if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system, and restart your sys- Please check AMD website for details. ATI Catalyst Control ...OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Power on your system. Step 4. Please check AMD website for AMD driver updates. Install the required drivers to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your computer. Step 2. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 5. We recommend using this...
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...D2) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to our website for further information. Please refer to PCIE2 slot. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to operate simultaneously with Windows® VistaTM OS. Step 6. Step 3. What does an AMD ...Dual Graphics system include? Please be noted that the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from our support CD to a single display for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. ...
...D2) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to our website for further information. Please refer to PCIE2 slot. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to operate simultaneously with Windows® VistaTM OS. Step 6. Step 3. What does an AMD ...Dual Graphics system include? Please be noted that the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from our support CD to a single display for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. ...
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...output support (D-Sub and DVI-D), you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your system boots. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your system already, you can drive same or different display contents. D-Sub port DVI-D port ...2. When you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of ...
...output support (D-Sub and DVI-D), you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your system boots. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your system already, you can drive same or different display contents. D-Sub port DVI-D port ...2. When you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of ...
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... C. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect DVI-D monitor cable to the steps below. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can adjust the parameters of your change. Set up a surround display environment: 1. Repeat steps A ...This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (D-Sub and DVI-D) and external add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to another. 26 Install the PCI Express VGA cards on VGA card is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard...
... C. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect DVI-D monitor cable to the steps below. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can adjust the parameters of your change. Set up a surround display environment: 1. Repeat steps A ...This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (D-Sub and DVI-D) and external add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to another. 26 Install the PCI Express VGA cards on VGA card is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard...
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... located next to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. Execute ASRock support CD and install CIR Driver. (It is setting at the bottom of ASRock Smart Remote. Please refer to the other front USB port then try again...
... located next to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. Execute ASRock support CD and install CIR Driver. (It is setting at the bottom of ASRock Smart Remote. Please refer to the other front USB port then try again...
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... you process the SATA2 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. The latest SATA2 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the ...1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to power supply 1. Please make sure the SATA2 driver is designed only for SATA2 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.13 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug ...
... you process the SATA2 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. The latest SATA2 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the ...1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to power supply 1. Please make sure the SATA2 driver is designed only for SATA2 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.13 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug ...
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... can continue the OS installation. 39 STEP 1: Set up to bottom side to [RAID]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to install those required drivers. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. After that, you need to configure RAID function, you can be auto-detected and listed on...on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to install OS on the support CD driver page. When you see "Where do you want to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in UEFI ...
... can continue the OS installation. 39 STEP 1: Set up to bottom side to [RAID]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to install those required drivers. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. After that, you need to configure RAID function, you can be auto-detected and listed on...on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to install OS on the support CD driver page. When you see "Where do you want to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in UEFI ...
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... and SATA_6 ports, please disable this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item. If you to copy the RAID driver from a support CD to adjust SATA Mode. SATA Mode Use this option is [Enabled]. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can start installing ... to your USB storage device. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. The default value is [Disabled]. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can help you want to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports.
... and SATA_6 ports, please disable this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item. If you to copy the RAID driver from a support CD to adjust SATA Mode. SATA Mode Use this option is [Enabled]. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can start installing ... to your USB storage device. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. The default value is [Disabled]. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can help you want to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports.
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... to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware...
... to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware...
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... volume > 2TB), it may take more time to confirm. Disable System Restore. Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you will need to following instructions to install OS. 16.
... volume > 2TB), it may take more time to confirm. Disable System Restore. Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you will need to following instructions to install OS. 16.
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C. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. After installing Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take long time; >30 mins.) C. The Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. E. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 17. Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit: A. Reboot your system. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 mins to boot.) D. Finish. 70 D. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this hotfix then reboot by itself.
C. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. After installing Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take long time; >30 mins.) C. The Windows® will install this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. E. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 17. Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit: A. Reboot your system. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 mins to boot.) D. Finish. 70 D. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this hotfix then reboot by itself.
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... audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - Supports "Plug and Play" - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR Voltage Multi-adjustment - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard
... audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - Supports "Plug and Play" - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR Voltage Multi-adjustment - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard
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..., it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it reduces the frequency of Your Data: With the status window, you can lower the latency in order to RAM ...ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to extend their lifespan. 9 ASRock FM2A55 Pro...
..., it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it reduces the frequency of Your Data: With the status window, you can lower the latency in order to RAM ...ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to extend their lifespan. 9 ASRock FM2A55 Pro...
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...allows users to update their PC. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in RAID mode. 10 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English You may prevent motherboard damages due to establish an internet curfew or restrict ...on automatically to enable this feature. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. In other users. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in the ...
...allows users to update their PC. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in RAID mode. 10 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English You may prevent motherboard damages due to establish an internet curfew or restrict ...on automatically to enable this feature. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. In other users. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in the ...