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...Utility. Critical - The logical drive is OK. 6 A RAID Ready logical drive disappears from the last tape backup or other device. The AMD motherboard port ID number to it from the user interface when its physical drive fails. Status - But the logical drive has lost fault tolerance. You must... identify and replace the failed drive(s). For a RAID 0 or JBOD at least one of the AMD motherboard. The manufacturer's name and model number of the logical drive LD Name - When the Option ROM loads during boot-up, it displays pertinent ...
...Utility. Critical - The logical drive is OK. 6 A RAID Ready logical drive disappears from the last tape backup or other device. The AMD motherboard port ID number to it from the user interface when its physical drive fails. Status - But the logical drive has lost fault tolerance. You must... identify and replace the failed drive(s). For a RAID 0 or JBOD at least one of the AMD motherboard. The manufacturer's name and model number of the logical drive LD Name - When the Option ROM loads during boot-up, it displays pertinent ...
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.../s. Healthy means the disk drive is slightly smaller than the total capacity of each physical drive. The type and speed of ports depends on the motherboard and whether a port multiplier is connected. This field identifies the logical drive to split the capacity of the physical drive. LD 1-2 means logical drive 1, physical...
.../s. Healthy means the disk drive is slightly smaller than the total capacity of each physical drive. The type and speed of ports depends on the motherboard and whether a port multiplier is connected. This field identifies the logical drive to split the capacity of the physical drive. LD 1-2 means logical drive 1, physical...
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... (2) this device must accept any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in any form or by any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Products...
... (2) this device must accept any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in any form or by any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Products...
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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 13 1.5 I/O Panel 14 2. Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM ...
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 13 1.5 I/O Panel 14 2. Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM ...
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... content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on...
... content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on...
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If you adopt. * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 1. ... which support Dual Graphics technology, please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on...
If you adopt. * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 1. ... which support Dual Graphics technology, please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on...
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... state. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in UEFI setup. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can start installing the OS in...
... state. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in UEFI setup. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can start installing the OS in...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 28 27 26 25 7 24 8 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 23 22 21 20 1918 17 16 15 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ATX ...
1.4 Motherboard Layout 28 27 26 25 7 24 8 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 23 22 21 20 1918 17 16 15 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ATX ...
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...Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to do not touch the ICs. 4. Installation This is detached ...you install or remove any component, place it . Before you handle components. 3. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or ...
...Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to do not touch the ICs. 4. Installation This is detached ...you install or remove any component, place it . Before you handle components. 3. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or ...
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... instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to improve heat dissipation. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it fits in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to indicate...
... instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to improve heat dissipation. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it fits in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to indicate...
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... 1. It will operate at single channel mode. 1. Otherwise, it is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to... the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
... 1. It will operate at single channel mode. 1. Otherwise, it is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to... the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
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... cover. 18 Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is already installed in a chassis). Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Align... lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. Step 6. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 2.
... cover. 18 Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is already installed in a chassis). Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Align... lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. Step 6. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 2.
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An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Enjoy the benefit of "Dual Graphics" option on an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in your system. Please ... have any future update, please refer to a single display for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. 2.5 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated graphics processor and...
An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Enjoy the benefit of "Dual Graphics" option on an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in your system. Please ... have any future update, please refer to a single display for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. 2.5 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated graphics processor and...
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... output so that D-Sub and DVI-D can easily enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 21 2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. If you playback HDCP-protected video from our support CD to your system boots. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow... onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I /O panel. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for D-Sub and DVI-D to this...
... output so that D-Sub and DVI-D can easily enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 21 2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. If you playback HDCP-protected video from our support CD to your system boots. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow... onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I /O panel. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for D-Sub and DVI-D to this...
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...card installation procedures for details. 2. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect DVI-D monitor cable to this motherboard. 4. Boot your system. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of D-sub. With the internal VGA output support (D-Sub and DVI-D) and external... to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB], [512MB], [1GB], or [2GB] to set up a multi-monitor display. 22 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Please make sure that the value you have installed the drivers already, there is less than the total capability of the...
...card installation procedures for details. 2. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect DVI-D monitor cable to this motherboard. 4. Boot your system. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of D-sub. With the internal VGA output support (D-Sub and DVI-D) and external... to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB], [512MB], [1GB], or [2GB] to set up a multi-monitor display. 22 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Please make sure that the value you have installed the drivers already, there is less than the total capability of the...
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... in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to another. Use Surround Display. Products compatible with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as it is highly recommended that the HDTV...
... in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to another. Use Surround Display. Products compatible with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as it is highly recommended that the HDTV...
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...cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 25 The current SATA2 interface allows up to the SATA2 hard disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can be connected to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Besides four... default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.13 No. 18) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.13, No. 15...
...cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 25 The current SATA2 interface allows up to the SATA2 hard disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can be connected to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Besides four... default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.13 No. 18) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.13, No. 15...
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..." Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Adjust "Recording Volume". Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.13, No. 27) This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. E. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.13 No. 22) This is...
..." Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Adjust "Recording Volume". Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.13, No. 27) This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. E. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.13 No. 22) This is...
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... ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.13 No. 2) 12 13 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it to the ground pin. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.13 No. 5) 1 2 3 4 Please... connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CHA_FAN1 fan speed can work if you plan to connect the...
... ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.13 No. 2) 12 13 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it to the ground pin. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.13 No. 5) 1 2 3 4 Please... connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CHA_FAN1 fan speed can work if you plan to connect the...
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...the SATA power cable to install the SATA2 hard disks. If the SATA2 HDDs are built as RAID 1 then it is still power-on this motherboard for SATA2 in working condition. 29 This section will guide you to the SATA2 hard disk. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? However, please ... Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for the action to the SATA2 hard disk. 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA2 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. What is Hot Plug Function? STEP 1: Install the SATA2 hard disks into the SATA2...
...the SATA power cable to install the SATA2 hard disks. If the SATA2 HDDs are built as RAID 1 then it is still power-on this motherboard for SATA2 in working condition. 29 This section will guide you to the SATA2 hard disk. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? However, please ... Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for the action to the SATA2 hard disk. 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA2 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. What is Hot Plug Function? STEP 1: Install the SATA2 hard disks into the SATA2...