User Manual
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... 2 contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock H55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon...
... 2 contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock H55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be registered trademarks or copyrights...
..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be registered trademarks or copyrights...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2_3, Red) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4_5, Red) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 13 Intel H55 Chipset 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 15 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 16 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 18 16Mb..., White) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 39 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 40 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard
...) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2_3, Red) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4_5, Red) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 13 Intel H55 Chipset 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 15 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 16 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 18 16Mb..., White) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 39 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 40 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard
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... use . See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
... use . See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
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... header. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you need to connect a front panel audio cable to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". English 4 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard After restarting your system. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Then you...
... header. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you need to connect a front panel audio cable to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". English 4 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard After restarting your system. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Then you...
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... might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock H55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
... might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock H55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
Quick Installation Guide
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... - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Intel® H55 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory... eSATAII/USB Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode,...
... - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Intel® H55 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory... eSATAII/USB Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode,...
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... Technology) - O. HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - Supports I. Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) 7 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports...
... Technology) - O. HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - Supports I. Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) 7 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports...
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... (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that only support up to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking... Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper connection. 8 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard FCC, CE, WHQL - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the...
... (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that only support up to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking... Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper connection. 8 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard FCC, CE, WHQL - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the...
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...7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 10. Although this utility, you install the PC system. 9 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. It is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink...when you can update your SATAII hard disk drive to record the OC settings and share with your hardware devices to access ASRock Instant Flash. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Featuring an ...
...7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 10. Although this utility, you install the PC system. 9 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. It is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink...when you can update your SATAII hard disk drive to record the OC settings and share with your hardware devices to access ASRock Instant Flash. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Featuring an ...
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...% under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the completed system shall be used. 17. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM...
...% under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only. * For the latest updates of the completed system shall be used. 17. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM...
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... bag that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! English 11 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard Whenever you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before...
... bag that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! English 11 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard Whenever you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before...
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... load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Rotate the load plate to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 12 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard Step 2. Step 1-2. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch alignment key 1156-Pin Socket 1156-Pin CPU For proper inserting, please...
... load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Rotate the load plate to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 12 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard Step 2. Step 1-2. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch alignment key 1156-Pin Socket 1156-Pin CPU For proper inserting, please...
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... on load plate, engage the load lever. Align fasteners with thumb to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English Step 4. If you press down lightly on side closest to illustrate the installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Carefully place the CPU...
... on load plate, engage the load lever. Align fasteners with thumb to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English Step 4. If you press down lightly on side closest to illustrate the installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Carefully place the CPU...
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... DDR3_B1). 2. If you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; English 14 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard This motherboard also allows you always need to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four...
... DDR3_B1). 2. If you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; English 14 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard This motherboard also allows you always need to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four...
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... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.
... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.
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... PCI Express graphics cards to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Step 2. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English Step 5. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings...
... PCI Express graphics cards to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Step 2. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English Step 5. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings...
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... 3D application. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English In this situation, CrossFireXTM function will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not work...
... 3D application. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard English In this situation, CrossFireXTM function will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not work...
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... Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard Step 2.
... Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard Step 2.
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... download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Step 4. For Windows® XP OS: A. Please check Microsoft website for details. English 19 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. The Catalyst Uninstaller is no need to your system, and restart your computer. Please check AMD website for ATITM...
... download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Step 4. For Windows® XP OS: A. Please check Microsoft website for details. English 19 ASRock H55 Pro Motherboard 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. The Catalyst Uninstaller is no need to your system, and restart your computer. Please check AMD website for ATITM...