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... be subject to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and...
... be subject to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and...
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....3az - Front panel 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) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink... Supports LAN Cable Detection - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR Voltage Multi-adjustment - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 CPU Temperature Sensing - Supports PXE I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port ...
....3az - Front panel 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) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink... Supports LAN Cable Detection - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR Voltage Multi-adjustment - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 CPU Temperature Sensing - Supports PXE I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port ...
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...to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. You can use . 3. FCC, CE, WHQL - It should be less ... (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/ dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the compatible ...
...to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. You can use . 3. FCC, CE, WHQL - It should be less ... (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/ dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the compatible ...
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... the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to save your friends. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds, provides a much more efficient way to access ASRock Instant Flash. In XFast RAM, it with your ... efficiency when the CPU cores are allowed to shorten boot up time. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to adjust. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and...
... the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to save your friends. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds, provides a much more efficient way to access ASRock Instant Flash. In XFast RAM, it with your ... efficiency when the CPU cores are allowed to shorten boot up time. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to adjust. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and...
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...computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are required. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may ...tool included in UEFI setup. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS 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 the root directory of...
...computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are required. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may ...tool included in UEFI setup. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS 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 the root directory of...
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... Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 RJ-45 LAN DX11 PCIE1 FM2A55 Pro SATA_1 SATA_2 PCIE2 LAN PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O RoHS AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 X Fast RAM PCIE5 X X Fast LAN Fast USB PCI1 HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 COM1... IR1 1 PCI2 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb BIOS SATA_3 SATA_4 SATA_5 SATA_6 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED1 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 27 26...
... Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 RJ-45 LAN DX11 PCIE1 FM2A55 Pro SATA_1 SATA_2 PCIE2 LAN PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O RoHS AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 X Fast RAM PCIE5 X X Fast LAN Fast USB PCI1 HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 COM1... IR1 1 PCI2 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb BIOS SATA_3 SATA_4 SATA_5 SATA_6 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED1 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 27 26...
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... assignments are matched correctly. 1 23 45 GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Step5. Execute ASRock support CD and install CIR Driver. (It is only used for the quick installation and usage of driver list.) 28...cable to below , pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Please refer to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is listed at [Enabled]. (Advanced -> Super IO Configuration -> CIR Controller -> [Enabled]) If you cannot...
... assignments are matched correctly. 1 23 45 GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Step5. Execute ASRock support CD and install CIR Driver. (It is only used for the quick installation and usage of driver list.) 28...cable to below , pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Please refer to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is listed at [Enabled]. (Advanced -> Super IO Configuration -> CIR Controller -> [Enabled]) If you cannot...
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... CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS ac- To clear...
... CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS ac- To clear...
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... disk to your system, and click the "Load Driver" button to install OS on the support CD driver page. After that, you want to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Insert the Windows® OS optical disk into the...
... disk to your system, and click the "Load Driver" button to install OS on the support CD driver page. After that, you want to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Insert the Windows® OS optical disk into the...
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...You can also navigate with its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For ...The UEFI chip on the menu bar, and use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to configure your screen. ...
...You can also navigate with its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For ...The UEFI chip on the menu bar, and use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to configure your screen. ...
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...: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 50 Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is for SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can help you can start installing the... OS in RAID mode. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to your USB storage device.
...: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 50 Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is for SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can help you can start installing the... OS in RAID mode. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to your USB storage device.
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... to [On], it will display the available devices on your computer's boot time. 3.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Please refer to below descriptions for setup...] - The default value is you may not boot by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in Widows® to enter BIOS Setup). 3.
... to [On], it will display the available devices on your computer's boot time. 3.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Please refer to below descriptions for setup...] - The default value is you may not boot by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in Widows® to enter BIOS Setup). 3.
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Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. ("xxx" is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to boot. 4. Please follow below procedure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above), Windows® 7 64-...
Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. ("xxx" is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to boot. 4. Please follow below procedure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above), Windows® 7 64-...
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... or above), Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. 2. Key in drvcfg, for example: key in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to enter Boot Manual. Please make sure to save the change and exit. 4. Please follow below : Drv[4E] Ctrl[B5...
... or above), Windows® 7 64-bit or Windows® 8 64-bit. 2. Key in drvcfg, for example: key in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to enter Boot Manual. Please make sure to save the change and exit. 4. Please follow below : Drv[4E] Ctrl[B5...
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...IN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 RJ-45 LAN DX11 PCIE1 FM2A55 Pro SATA_1 SATA_2 PCIE2 LAN PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O RoHS AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 X Fast RAM PCIE5 X X Fast LAN Fast USB PCI1... HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 COM1 IR1 1 PCI2 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb BIOS SATA_3 SATA_4 SATA_5 SATA_6 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED1 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2) 34 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 2 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English
...IN USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 RJ-45 LAN DX11 PCIE1 FM2A55 Pro SATA_1 SATA_2 PCIE2 LAN PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O RoHS AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 X Fast RAM PCIE5 X X Fast LAN Fast USB PCI1... HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 COM1 IR1 1 PCI2 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb BIOS SATA_3 SATA_4 SATA_5 SATA_6 CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED1 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2) 34 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 2 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English
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... BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 4 ASRock FM2A55 Pro...
... BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 4 ASRock FM2A55 Pro...
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...connectors (2 x 4-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan -...- Chassis Fan Tachometer - Front panel 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) - Supports jumperfree - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control...
...connectors (2 x 4-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan -...- Chassis Fan Tachometer - Front panel 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) - Supports jumperfree - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control...
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... website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM. CAUTION! 1. English 7 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for details. OS - For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. ErP...
... website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM. CAUTION! 1. English 7 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for details. OS - For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. ErP...
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...to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in Windows® to shorten boot up time. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you ...that cannot be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to enter your Windows® desktop in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and ...
...to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in Windows® to shorten boot up time. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you ...that cannot be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to enter your Windows® desktop in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and ...
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..., guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are currently using in RAID mode. 10 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. After copying the RAID driver...
..., guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are currently using in RAID mode. 10 ASRock FM2A55 Pro Motherboard English When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. After copying the RAID driver...