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All rights reserved. 1 FM2A55M-VG3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 FM2A55M-VG3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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... USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 8 RJ-45 LAN SATA_3 X Fast RAM SATA_2 LAN 9 X Fast LAN CHA_FAN1 10 SATA_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 21 FM2A55M-VG3 20 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 11 19 18 AUDIO CODEC 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 X Fast USB Super I/O PCI1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb...
... USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 8 RJ-45 LAN SATA_3 X Fast RAM SATA_2 LAN 9 X Fast LAN CHA_FAN1 10 SATA_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 21 FM2A55M-VG3 20 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 11 19 18 AUDIO CODEC 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 X Fast USB Super I/O PCI1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb...
Quick Installation Guide
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... only for identification or explanation and to the contents of this guide may or may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English With respect to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. ...no responsibility for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any errors or omissions that may not be liable for any indirect, ...
... only for identification or explanation and to the contents of this guide may or may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English With respect to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. ...no responsibility for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any errors or omissions that may not be liable for any indirect, ...
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... USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 8 RJ-45 LAN SATA_3 Fast RAM X SATA_2 LAN 9 X Fast LAN CHA_FAN1 10 SATA_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 21 FM2A55M-VG3 20 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 11 19 18 AUDIO CODEC 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 X Fast USB Super I/O PCI1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb...) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 2 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English
... USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 8 RJ-45 LAN SATA_3 Fast RAM X SATA_2 LAN 9 X Fast LAN CHA_FAN1 10 SATA_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 21 FM2A55M-VG3 20 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 11 19 18 AUDIO CODEC 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 X Fast USB Super I/O PCI1 AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset 64Mb...) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 2 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English
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... to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". English 3 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection...
... to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". English 3 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection...
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... specific information about the model you for details. 4 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... specific information about the model you for details. 4 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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... with max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports LAN Cable Detection - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard
... with max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports LAN Cable Detection - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard
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...Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard Supports "Plug and Play" - DRAM, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google... - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support -
...Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard Supports "Plug and Play" - DRAM, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google... - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support -
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ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the memory support list on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to ... than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. If you adopt. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/ dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for details. 7 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on...
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the memory support list on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to ... than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. If you adopt. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/ dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for details. 7 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on...
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1.3 Pin Header Easy Installation Guide ASRock motherboard is equipped with pin headers with obvious colors which indicate you want to have more easily. Please refer to below illustrations for the pin ... USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR USB 2.0 Header PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY REST# GND HDLEDHDLED+ System Panel Header 1 SPEAKER DUMMY +5V DUMMY Chassis Speaker Header 8 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English If you to "Jumpers Setup" and "Onboard Headers and Connectors" for details.
1.3 Pin Header Easy Installation Guide ASRock motherboard is equipped with pin headers with obvious colors which indicate you want to have more easily. Please refer to below illustrations for the pin ... USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR USB 2.0 Header PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY REST# GND HDLEDHDLED+ System Panel Header 1 SPEAKER DUMMY +5V DUMMY Chassis Speaker Header 8 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English If you to "Jumpers Setup" and "Onboard Headers and Connectors" for details.
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...". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 9 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. 1.4 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is...
...". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 9 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. 1.4 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is...
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... disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard. 1.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. English 10 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 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...
... disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard. 1.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. English 10 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 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...
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.... English Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to turn off (S5). 11 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. You may configure the way to the power switch on when the system is an interface for...
.... English Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to turn off (S5). 11 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. You may configure the way to the power switch on when the system is an interface for...
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... ground pin. Though this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 12 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the chassis front panel. When connecting your chassis front...
... ground pin. Though this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 12 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the chassis front panel. When connecting your chassis front...
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... supply to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English 13 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.2 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 Though this connector. This feature requires a chassis...
... supply to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English 13 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.2 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 Though this connector. This feature requires a chassis...
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... about BIOS Setup, please refer to be user-friendly. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double...
... about BIOS Setup, please refer to be user-friendly. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double...
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... - DRAM, SB 지원 CD CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Google Chrome Browser 및 Toolbar CPU - CPU - CPU - ErP/EuP 지원 (ErP/EuP http://www.asrock.com 한 국 어 30 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard CPU 1 개 (4 핀 ) 1 개 (4 핀 ) - 24 핀 ATX - 4 핀 ATX 12V - - 4 개 의 SATA2 3.0Gb/s RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 및 RAID 10...
... - DRAM, SB 지원 CD CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Google Chrome Browser 및 Toolbar CPU - CPU - CPU - ErP/EuP 지원 (ErP/EuP http://www.asrock.com 한 국 어 30 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard CPU 1 개 (4 핀 ) 1 개 (4 핀 ) - 24 핀 ATX - 4 핀 ATX 12V - - 4 개 의 SATA2 3.0Gb/s RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 및 RAID 10...
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PS/2 x 1 - LED(ACT/LINK LED および SPEED LED)付き RJ-45 LAN ポート x 1 日本語 31 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard 仕様 CPU LAN I /O Panel - AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2 DDR3 DDR3 DIMM x 2 - Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 ト - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN ...
PS/2 x 1 - LED(ACT/LINK LED および SPEED LED)付き RJ-45 LAN ポート x 1 日本語 31 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard 仕様 CPU LAN I /O Panel - AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2 DDR3 DDR3 DIMM x 2 - Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 ト - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN ...
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...® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7/7 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant 認証 - ErP/EuP 対応(ErP/EuP http://www.asrock.com 日本語 32 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb RAID (RAID 0、RAID 1 お よび RAID 10)、NCQ、AHCI および "Hot Plug x 1 - CPU...
...® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7/7 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant 認証 - ErP/EuP 対応(ErP/EuP http://www.asrock.com 日本語 32 ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 Motherboard - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb RAID (RAID 0、RAID 1 お よび RAID 10)、NCQ、AHCI および "Hot Plug x 1 - CPU...