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All rights reserved. 1 FM2A55 Pro User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 FM2A55 Pro User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for any defect or error in the manual or product. 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 the following...adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, ...
... any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for any defect or error in the manual or product. 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 the following...adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, ...
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... the motherboard and stepby-step guide to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55 Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... the motherboard and stepby-step guide to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55 Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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.... Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Step 2. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1.
.... Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Step 2. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1.
User Manual
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...-pipe cards while in any 3D application. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Step 1. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be...
...-pipe cards while in any 3D application. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Step 1. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be...
User Manual
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... switch. E. To activate the front mic. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control...
... switch. E. To activate the front mic. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control...
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... and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Please read below cable accessories from your SATA2 HDD can support Hot Plug function from the motherboard gift box pack. Make... sure your dealer or HDD user manual. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA2 Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power...
... and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Please read below cable accessories from your SATA2 HDD can support Hot Plug function from the motherboard gift box pack. Make... sure your dealer or HDD user manual. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA2 Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power...
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EZ OC Mode You can set the item "Overclock Mode" to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. It is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. APU/PCIE Frequency (MHz) This item ...
EZ OC Mode You can set the item "Overclock Mode" to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. It is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. APU/PCIE Frequency (MHz) This item ...
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... of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. If it is not recommended to adjust the value of CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Offset It allows you to [Manual], you to adjust the value of this item. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Auto].
... of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. If it is not recommended to adjust the value of CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Offset It allows you to [Manual], you to adjust the value of this item. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is [Auto].
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... 1 speed. The default is value [Full On]. The default is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default value is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is [Enabled]. 58 Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. 3.6 Hardware...
... 1 speed. The default is value [Full On]. The default is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default value is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is [Enabled]. 58 Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. 3.6 Hardware...
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Choose onboard RAID 3TB+ unlocker > UEFI Mode For GPT partition. Press or at system POST. Press to enter Boot Manual. Please follow below : Drv[4E] Ctrl[B5] Lang[eng] 6. Press to save the change and exit. 4. Key in dh [Drv number], for example: key in ...
Choose onboard RAID 3TB+ unlocker > UEFI Mode For GPT partition. Press or at system POST. Press to enter Boot Manual. Please follow below : Drv[4E] Ctrl[B5] Lang[eng] 6. Press to save the change and exit. 4. Key in dh [Drv number], for example: key in ...
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After set up Raid size, please click Start to exit Utility. 15. Press to Create. 14. 11. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to enter Boot Manual. During reboot, please press to toggle checkbox. 12. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. Press Space on Windows® 8 64-bit, 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 67
After set up Raid size, please click Start to exit Utility. 15. Press to Create. 14. 11. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to enter Boot Manual. During reboot, please press to toggle checkbox. 12. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. Press Space on Windows® 8 64-bit, 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 67
Quick Installation Guide
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..., the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to set the BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find...
..., the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to set the BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the socket corner with each other. English 13 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard Step 4. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 4). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down...
... the socket corner with each other. English 13 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard Step 4. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 4). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down...
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... feature. Step 1. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English Combining a range of different operating modes with a 16-pipe...
... feature. Step 1. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English Combining a range of different operating modes with a 16-pipe...
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... front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to perform a normal restart. 23 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the reset switch on the...
... front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to perform a normal restart. 23 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the reset switch on the...
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... contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. 3. It is designed to display the menus. 28 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled...
... contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. 3. It is designed to display the menus. 28 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled...
Quick Installation Guide
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... in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode. 3. Set RAID Mode in drvcfg, for example: key in dh 4E. 149 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in... (with SP1 or above), Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. 2. Choose UEFI : Built - Please make sure to enter Boot Manual. Press or at system POST. Press to install the operating system. 1. Installing OS on a large size HDD (>2TB). Key in dh [Drv number], for ...
... in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode. 3. Set RAID Mode in drvcfg, for example: key in dh 4E. 149 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in... (with SP1 or above), Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. 2. Choose UEFI : Built - Please make sure to enter Boot Manual. Press or at system POST. Press to install the operating system. 1. Installing OS on a large size HDD (>2TB). Key in dh [Drv number], for ...
Quick Installation Guide
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Press to Create. 14. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to enter Boot Manual. After set up Raid size, please click Start to exit Utility. 15. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. Press Space on Windows® 8 64-bit, 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 151 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English During reboot, please press to toggle checkbox. 12. 11.
Press to Create. 14. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to enter Boot Manual. After set up Raid size, please click Start to exit Utility. 15. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. Press Space on Windows® 8 64-bit, 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 151 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English During reboot, please press to toggle checkbox. 12. 11.
RAID Installation Guide
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... instruction of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set of disk mirroring (RAID 1). For optimal performance, please install identical drives of the "User Manual" in parallel, interleaved stacks. WARNING!! AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk...
... instruction of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set of disk mirroring (RAID 1). For optimal performance, please install identical drives of the "User Manual" in parallel, interleaved stacks. WARNING!! AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk...