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...-in the logical drive have failed. But the logical drive has lost fault tolerance. For a RAID 0 or JBOD at least one of the AMD motherboard. The AMD motherboard port ID number to each logical drive by the Option ROM. The manufacturer's name and model number of disk drives. Offline - When the Option...
...-in the logical drive have failed. But the logical drive has lost fault tolerance. For a RAID 0 or JBOD at least one of the AMD motherboard. The AMD motherboard port ID number to each logical drive by the Option ROM. The manufacturer's name and model number of disk drives. Offline - When the Option...
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Shows the AMD motherboard port ID number to see the View Drive Assignments screen. Capabilities - In the example above, there is one logical drive composed of a physical drive available .... This field identifies the logical drive to create a new logical drive. S.M.A.R.T. Identifies the manufacturer, model, and model number (if applicable) of ports depends on the motherboard and whether a port multiplier is attached. Capacity (GB) - You can use unassigned drives to which a particular physical drive is connected. The total number of each...
Shows the AMD motherboard port ID number to see the View Drive Assignments screen. Capabilities - In the example above, there is one logical drive composed of a physical drive available .... This field identifies the logical drive to create a new logical drive. S.M.A.R.T. Identifies the manufacturer, model, and model number (if applicable) of ports depends on the motherboard and whether a port multiplier is attached. Capacity (GB) - You can use unassigned drives to which a particular physical drive is connected. The total number of each...
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...expressed or implied, including but not limited to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. When you discard the Lithium battery in ...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any...
...expressed or implied, including but not limited to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. When you discard the Lithium battery in ...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any...
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... Functions 32 2.14 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP Without RAID Functions 33 3 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.
... Functions 32 2.14 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP Without RAID Functions 33 3 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.
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..., it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. 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... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
..., it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. 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... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
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...the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under... use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for the compatible memory modules. You can use . 3. CAUTION! 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please...
...the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under... use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for the compatible memory modules. You can use . 3. CAUTION! 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please...
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You may prevent motherboard damages due to update their PC. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in order to "RAID", then you can autodetect the latest UEFI from a support CD to ...regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to other words, the system can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in UEFI setup. With the UEFI system browser, you can start installing the OS in ...
You may prevent motherboard damages due to update their PC. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in order to "RAID", then you can autodetect the latest UEFI from a support CD to ...regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to other words, the system can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in UEFI setup. With the UEFI system browser, 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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...over-tighten the screws! Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. 2. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any... component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. 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 the power cord is a Micro ATX...
...over-tighten the screws! Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. 2. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any... component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. 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 the power cord is a Micro ATX...
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... the CPU directly above the socket such that it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is locked.
... the CPU directly above the socket such that it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is locked.
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... same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this... motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots ...
... same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this... motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots ...
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Installing an expansion card Step 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 6. Step 3. Fasten the card to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. Before ...chassis). Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to use . Keep the screws for the card before you intend to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
Installing an expansion card Step 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 6. Step 3. Fasten the card to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. Before ...chassis). Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to use . Keep the screws for the card before you intend to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
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... onboard VGA port. Connect the monitor cable to PCIE1 slot. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. 2.5 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics processor and... a motherboard based on [Auto]. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to AMD website for both the onboard VGA and ...
... onboard VGA port. Connect the monitor cable to PCIE1 slot. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. 2.5 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics processor and... a motherboard based on [Auto]. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to AMD website for both the onboard VGA and ...
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... instead of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on the I /O panel, or connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for D-Sub and DVI-D to your system and restart your system boots. D-Sub port DVI-D port 2. To enable dual... 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.
... instead of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on the I /O panel, or connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for D-Sub and DVI-D to your system and restart your system boots. D-Sub port DVI-D port 2. To enable dual... 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.
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.... If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to the corresponding connectors of the system memory. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCIE1 slot. 3. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the... memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB], [512MB], [1GB], or [2GB] to this motherboard. 4. If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will disable D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express...
.... If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to the corresponding connectors of the system memory. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCIE1 slot. 3. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the... memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB], [512MB], [1GB], or [2GB] to this motherboard. 4. If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will disable D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express...
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...physical setup of your change. What is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this monitor". Please refer to four. 6. Products compatible with this motherboard. Therefore, you can adjust the parameters of content as well. HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by the number three to... scheme to eliminate the possibility of display icons determines how you need to a compliant display. In other words, HDCP specification is supported on this motherboard, you move items from one monitor to another. D.
...physical setup of your change. What is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this monitor". Please refer to four. 6. Products compatible with this motherboard. Therefore, you can adjust the parameters of content as well. HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by the number three to... scheme to eliminate the possibility of display icons determines how you need to a compliant display. In other words, HDCP specification is supported on this motherboard, you move items from one monitor to another. D.
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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 25 ... can be connected to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. The current SATA2 interface allows up to the SATA2 hard disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_1: see p.13, No. 11) (SATA_2: see p.13, No. 12) (SATA_3: see p.13, No...
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 25 ... can be connected to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. The current SATA2 interface allows up to the SATA2 hard disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_1: see p.13, No. 11) (SATA_2: see p.13, No. 12) (SATA_3: see p.13, No...
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... (GND) to install your system. 2. D. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. 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. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on...
... (GND) to install your system. 2. D. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. 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. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on...
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... speed can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If... (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.13 No. 5) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through UEFI or AXTU. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) ...
... speed can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If... (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.13 No. 5) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through UEFI or AXTU. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) ...
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...nector. AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for the action to the motherboard's SATA2 con- If SATA2 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called "Hot Swap" for the action to the SATA2 hard disk....1 then it is called "Hot Plug" for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. 2.9 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your...
...nector. AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for the action to the motherboard's SATA2 con- If SATA2 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called "Hot Swap" for the action to the SATA2 hard disk....1 then it is called "Hot Plug" for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. 2.9 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your...