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... Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 19 2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 21 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 24 2.8 Jumpers Setup 26 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27 2.10 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation...Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation Operation Guide 32 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 34 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP Without RAID ...
... Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 19 2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 21 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 24 2.8 Jumpers Setup 26 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27 2.10 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation...Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation Operation Guide 32 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 34 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP Without RAID ...
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... to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this manual will be subject to change without further notice. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, it is...
... to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this manual will be subject to change without further notice. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, it is...
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Supports "Plug and Play" - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP SP3 compliant Certifications - HD Audio Jack: Line .../Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD Live! CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Explorer, AMD Fusion, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port -...
Supports "Plug and Play" - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP SP3 compliant Certifications - HD Audio Jack: Line .../Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD Live! CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Explorer, AMD Fusion, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port -...
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...responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your... limitation. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. You can use . 8 WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit...
...responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your... limitation. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. You can use . 8 WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit...
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... tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to access ASRock Instant Flash. In Fan Control, it with your system. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or ...USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your Windows® desktop in just a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can reduce the number of your friends. With this tool...
... tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to access ASRock Instant Flash. In Fan Control, it with your system. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or ...USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your Windows® desktop in just a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can reduce the number of your friends. With this tool...
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... latency in order to extend their lifespan. 10 Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of the device. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your computer... a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous ...
... latency in order to extend their lifespan. 10 Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of the device. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your computer... a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous ...
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...BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in order to "RAID", then you can start installing the OS in their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. In order to prevent users from a support CD to modify the system time ...mode. 11 With the UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. In other users. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash them without fear of internet access granted to be running...
...BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in order to "RAID", then you can start installing the OS in their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. Only USB2.0 ports support this function. In order to prevent users from a support CD to modify the system time ...mode. 11 With the UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. In other users. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash them without fear of internet access granted to be running...
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...Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you are two LED next to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Set "Speaker Configuration" to ...the LAN port. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 14 Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 1.5...
...Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you are two LED next to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Set "Speaker Configuration" to ...the LAN port. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 14 Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 1.5...
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...option on an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in your system. Step 3. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 7 environment. Boot into OS. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance... Please refer to PCIE1 slot. Step 4. Currently, AMD Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with Windows® 7 OS, and is not available with combined output to operate simultaneously with Windows® VistaTM / XP OS. Install one AMD RADEON HD7450/7470/7570/7670 PCI Express graphics ...
...option on an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in your system. Step 3. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 7 environment. Boot into OS. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance... Please refer to PCIE1 slot. Step 4. Currently, AMD Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with Windows® 7 OS, and is not available with combined output to operate simultaneously with Windows® VistaTM / XP OS. Install one AMD RADEON HD7450/7470/7570/7670 PCI Express graphics ...
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Reboot your Windows® taskbar to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. In AMD VISION Engine Control Center, please choose "Performance". Click "AMD CrossFireTM". Click "Enable CrossFireTM" and ...
Reboot your Windows® taskbar to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. In AMD VISION Engine Control Center, please choose "Performance". Click "AMD CrossFireTM". Click "Enable CrossFireTM" and ...
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... the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of D-sub. For Windows® XP OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you use multiple monitors with your system. B.... is less than the total capability of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE1 slot. Set up a surround display environment: 1. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to this ...
... the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of D-sub. For Windows® XP OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you use multiple monitors with your system. B.... is less than the total capability of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE1 slot. Set up a surround display environment: 1. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to this ...
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... protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. In other words, HDCP specification is HDCP? For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that you move items...
... protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. In other words, HDCP specification is HDCP? For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that you move items...
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Boot up your system and install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to below , pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Enter Windows. Please refer to the other front USB port then try again. Step4. Step5. USB 2.0 header (9-pin, black) CIR header (4-pin, gray) Step2. Install ...-> CIR Controller -> [Enabled]) If you cannot find this option, please shut down your system. Press or to the front USB port. Step1. 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for the quick installation and usage of driver list.) 24 Find the CIR header located next to the...
Boot up your system and install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to below , pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Enter Windows. Please refer to the other front USB port then try again. Step4. Step5. USB 2.0 header (9-pin, black) CIR header (4-pin, gray) Step2. Install ...-> CIR Controller -> [Enabled]) If you cannot find this option, please shut down your system. Press or to the front USB port. Step1. 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for the quick installation and usage of driver list.) 24 Find the CIR header located next to the...
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This header can be used to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to connect the remote controller receiver. E. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Adjust "Recording Volume". ...) (see p.13 No. 22) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. D. For Windows® XP OS: Select "Mixer".
This header can be used to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to connect the remote controller receiver. E. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Adjust "Recording Volume". ...) (see p.13 No. 22) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. D. For Windows® XP OS: Select "Mixer".
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.../ VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on the support CD driver page. Please follow below procedures according to the OS... SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. A. Please refer to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of the document in the following path in the Support CD...
.../ VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on the support CD driver page. Please follow below procedures according to the OS... SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. A. Please refer to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of the document in the following path in the Support CD...
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... 35 Using SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP OS on your SATA2 HDDs without RAID... UTILITY Advanced screen Configuration. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [IDE]. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP. B. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP OS on your system. 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP Without RAID Functions If you ...
... 35 Using SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP OS on your SATA2 HDDs without RAID... UTILITY Advanced screen Configuration. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [IDE]. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP. B. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP OS on your system. 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP Without RAID Functions If you ...
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...Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 36 Using SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit /... VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA2 HDDs ...
...Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 36 Using SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit /... VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA2 HDDs ...
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...is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 42 RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. SB Voltage Use this to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. The default is ...[Auto]. Four Activate Window (tFAW) Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Use this item to change Refresh...
...is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 42 RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. SB Voltage Use this to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. The default is ...[Auto]. Four Activate Window (tFAW) Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Use this item to change Refresh...
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... this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Package C6 Mode This item appears only when you install Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is [Auto]. 44 The default value...
... this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Package C6 Mode This item appears only when you install Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is [Auto]. 44 The default value...
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Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. ACPI HPET table Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 50 The default value is [Enabled].
Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. ACPI HPET table Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 50 The default value is [Enabled].