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All rights reserved. 1 FM2A55M-DGS User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 FM2A55M-DGS User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. In no...means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in the manual or product. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may not be registered trademarks or copyrights...
... contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. In no...means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in the manual or product. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may not be registered trademarks or copyrights...
User Manual
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...website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-DGS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. In case ...any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-...
...website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-DGS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. In case ...any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-...
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... CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 13, No. 4). Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 16 Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle...
... CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 13, No. 4). Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 16 Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle...
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... controller receiver. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to MIC2_L. C. To activate the front mic. Adjust "Recording Volume". 28 Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.13 No. 26) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND...
... controller receiver. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to MIC2_L. C. To activate the front mic. Adjust "Recording Volume". 28 Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.13 No. 26) IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND...
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... 1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Points of HDD crash or data loss. 32 The SATA2 HDD, which supports SATA2 HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA2 Hot Plug feature might... function from our motherboard package. 5. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA data cable (Red) B. Make sure to power supply 1. 2.12 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot...
... 1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Points of HDD crash or data loss. 32 The SATA2 HDD, which supports SATA2 HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA2 Hot Plug feature might... function from our motherboard package. 5. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA data cable (Red) B. Make sure to power supply 1. 2.12 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot...
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... select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Please be [Auto] for reference. It is [Enabled]. EZ OC Mode You can set the item "Overclock Mode" to... [Manual]. It should always be noted that overclocing may reduce the D-Sub resolution and cause the display abnormal situation. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker ...
... select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Please be [Auto] for reference. It is [Enabled]. EZ OC Mode You can set the item "Overclock Mode" to... [Manual]. It should always be noted that overclocing may reduce the D-Sub resolution and cause the display abnormal situation. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker ...
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... [Auto]. However, for system stability. If it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of CPU voltage offset. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module...
... [Auto]. However, for system stability. If it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of CPU voltage offset. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module...
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...contention. The default is [Auto]. Row Precharge Time (tRP) Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. The default is [Auto... Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Timing Control Power Down Enable Use this item to change CAS# Write Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. Max: 2T. Command Rate (CR) Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.
...contention. The default is [Auto]. Row Precharge Time (tRP) Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. The default is [Auto... Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Timing Control Power Down Enable Use this item to change CAS# Write Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. Max: 2T. Command Rate (CR) Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.
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...Auto]. The default is [Auto]. APU PCIE Voltage VDDP Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. SB Voltage Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting. RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Use this to select SB Voltage. The default is [Auto]. RAS to RAS... Delay (tRRD) Use this item to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. Write Recovery Time (tWR) Use this item to change RAS to change RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Auto...
...Auto]. The default is [Auto]. APU PCIE Voltage VDDP Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. SB Voltage Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting. RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Use this to select SB Voltage. The default is [Auto]. RAS to RAS... Delay (tRRD) Use this item to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. Write Recovery Time (tWR) Use this item to change RAS to change RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Auto...
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... users to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. Over Temperature Protection Use this setting to configure the period of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan...
... users to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. Over Temperature Protection Use this setting to configure the period of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan...
User Manual
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... GPT partition. Press to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Please make sure to enter Boot Manual. Set RAID Mode in EFI Shell. 5. Press to install the operating system. 1. Installing OS on a large size HDD (>2TB). Choose UEFI : Built - Please follow below...
... GPT partition. Press to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Please make sure to enter Boot Manual. Set RAID Mode in EFI Shell. 5. Press to install the operating system. 1. Installing OS on a large size HDD (>2TB). Choose UEFI : Built - Please follow below...
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Press to Create. 14. After set up Raid size, please click Start to exit Utility. 15. During reboot, please press to toggle checkbox. 12. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. 11. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to enter Boot Manual. Press Space on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 65
Press to Create. 14. After set up Raid size, please click Start to exit Utility. 15. During reboot, please press to toggle checkbox. 12. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. 11. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to enter Boot Manual. Press Space on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 65
Quick Installation Guide
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.../index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-DGS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in , 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Support CD 2 x Serial ATA...
.../index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-DGS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in , 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Support CD 2 x Serial ATA...
Quick Installation Guide
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...;ts in place, press it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the pins. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the... Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 13 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard
...;ts in place, press it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the pins. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the... Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 13 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard
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... must support HDA to the front panel audio header as below: A. E. English 18 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. D. For Windows® XP OS: Select...
... must support HDA to the front panel audio header as below: A. E. English 18 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. D. For Windows® XP OS: Select...
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... appear automatically, locate and double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE... the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 23 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English 3.
... appear automatically, locate and double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE... the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 23 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English 3.
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... dh [Drv number], for example you will see below procedure to install the operating system. 1. Key in drvcfg, for example: key in dh 4E. 133 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Press to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than... 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to enter Boot Manual. Choose onboard RAID 3TB+ unlocker > UEFI Mode For GPT partition. Press to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB).
... dh [Drv number], for example you will see below procedure to install the operating system. 1. Key in drvcfg, for example: key in dh 4E. 133 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Press to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than... 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to enter Boot Manual. Choose onboard RAID 3TB+ unlocker > UEFI Mode For GPT partition. Press to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB).
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During reboot, please press to exit Utility. 15. Press to enter Boot Manual. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. 11. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to Create. 14. Press Space on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 135 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English After set up Raid size, please click Start to toggle checkbox. 12.
During reboot, please press to exit Utility. 15. Press to enter Boot Manual. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13. 11. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to Create. 14. Press Space on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 135 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English After set up Raid size, please click Start to toggle checkbox. 12.
RAID Installation Guide
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... the RAID 0 Disk will direct all applications to RAID mode by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in a RAID 10 solution for "Redundant Array of the "User Manual" in parallel, interleaved stacks. 1.
... the RAID 0 Disk will direct all applications to RAID mode by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in a RAID 10 solution for "Redundant Array of the "User Manual" in parallel, interleaved stacks. 1.