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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2 Installation 15 2.1 Screw Holes 15 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.3 CPU Installation 16 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2 Installation 15 2.1 Screw Holes 15 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.3 CPU Installation 16 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM...
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...39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 45 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 46 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 48 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 50 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 51 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 54 3.4.7... 57 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59 4 Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 60 4.2.4 Contact Information 60 4
...39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 45 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 46 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 48 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 50 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 51 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 54 3.4.7... 57 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59 4 Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 60 4.2.4 Contact Information 60 4
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... introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock H55M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55M Pro Support CD 2 x ...asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
... introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock H55M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55M Pro Support CD 2 x ...asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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... Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with max. All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports EM64T CPU - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in LGA1156 Package - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - resolution up...
... Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with max. All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports EM64T CPU - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in LGA1156 Package - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - resolution up...
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...) - 5 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX ...power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA...
...) - 5 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX ...power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA...
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... Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 17) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - CASE OPEN detection - FCC, CE, WHQL - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting ...
... Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 17) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - CASE OPEN detection - FCC, CE, WHQL - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting ...
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... hard disk drive to change. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 13. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 9 For those CPU that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please visit our website for...
... hard disk drive to change. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 13. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 9 For those CPU that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please visit our website for...
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... Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt two different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. Step 1. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2....remaining fasteners. Below is equipped with thumb to dissipate heat. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with 1156-Pin socket that supports Intel 1156-Pin CPU. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other . Step 4. Repeat with the motherboard...
... Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt two different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. Step 1. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2....remaining fasteners. Below is equipped with thumb to dissipate heat. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with 1156-Pin socket that supports Intel 1156-Pin CPU. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other . Step 4. Repeat with the motherboard...
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... +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector. 1 13 29 Please... Control option from [Auto] to connect them for HD audio panel only. Though this header. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. You don't need to [Enabled]. Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
... +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector. 1 13 29 Please... Control option from [Auto] to connect them for HD audio panel only. Though this header. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. You don't need to [Enabled]. Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
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..."SATA Operation Mode" to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a ...more stable overclocking environment. A. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 38 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
..."SATA Operation Mode" to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a ...more stable overclocking environment. A. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 38 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
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... 7. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with an Intel® processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this motherboard. ...Set to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanded CPU settings Intel (R) Core (TM) CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Frequency :2.93GHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2...
... 7. Intel (R) Virtualization tech. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. An IA-32 processor with an Intel® processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this motherboard. ...Set to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanded CPU settings Intel (R) Core (TM) CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Frequency :2.93GHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2...
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...package limit setting This item appears only when you need A20M enabled. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [...Processor Cores Use this function, please set the item "Intel (R) C-STATE tech." Legacy OS and AP may reduce CPU voltage and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Processor can manage each core independently, while the actual ...The selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.
...package limit setting This item appears only when you need A20M enabled. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [...Processor Cores Use this function, please set the item "Intel (R) C-STATE tech." Legacy OS and AP may reduce CPU voltage and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Processor can manage each core independently, while the actual ...The selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.
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.... In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in the Support CD. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
.... In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in the Support CD. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
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...Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) (see CAUTION 1) - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports HDCP function with max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - Supports...1 Power Phase Design - Intel® H55 - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM * Requires a Processor ...
...Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) (see CAUTION 1) - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports HDCP function with max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - Supports...1 Power Phase Design - Intel® H55 - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM * Requires a Processor ...
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... and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - CPU, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 5 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see...
... and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - CPU, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 5 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see...
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...- We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Supports I. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - - T. (Intelligent Overclocking ...asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is required) (see CAUTION 18) - CASE OPEN detection - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. English 8 ASRock H55M Pro...
...- We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Supports I. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - - T. (Intelligent Overclocking ...asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is required) (see CAUTION 18) - CASE OPEN detection - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. English 8 ASRock H55M Pro...
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... also connect SATA hard disk to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is no such limitation. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 9 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For those CPU that only support up to SATAII connector directly. 12. Power Management for proper connection. 11. About the setting...
... also connect SATA hard disk to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is no such limitation. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 9 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For those CPU that only support up to SATAII connector directly. 12. Power Management for proper connection. 11. About the setting...
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.... Ensure fan cables are for 1156-Pin CPU. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Place the heatsink onto the...
.... Ensure fan cables are for 1156-Pin CPU. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English Place the heatsink onto the...
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... plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector. 1 13 25 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 4) Please connect the chassis speaker to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even...
... plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector. 1 13 25 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 4) Please connect the chassis speaker to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even...
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...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the...64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 28 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...1: Set up BIOS. B. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Set the option ...
...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the...64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 28 ASRock H55M Pro Motherboard English STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...1: Set up BIOS. B. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Set the option ...