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... 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 46 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.4 ...
... 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 46 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.4 ...
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... specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H55M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur...
... specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H55M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur...
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...RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - Realtek RTL8111DL - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in...Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - O. Supports Smart BIOS 7 Supports jumperfree - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x IR header - 1...
...RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - Realtek RTL8111DL - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in...Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - O. Supports Smart BIOS 7 Supports jumperfree - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x IR header - 1...
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...Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - Support CD - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 20) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is required) (see CAUTION 13) - ...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 ...
...Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - Support CD - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 20) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is required) (see CAUTION 13) - ...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 ...
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... to EuP, the total AC power of . According to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you install the PC system. 19. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to get the ... 775 CPU Fan can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. 15. ASRock Instant Flash is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the...
... to EuP, the total AC power of . According to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you install the PC system. 19. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to get the ... 775 CPU Fan can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. 15. ASRock Instant Flash is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the...
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... B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 LAN PHY Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK HD_AUDIO1 1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 RoHS H55M PCI Express 2.0 PCIE1 DDR3 2600+ SATAII_4 AUDIO CODEC Super I/O PCIE2 PCIE3 COM1 1 PCI1 LPT1 1 CMOS Battery Intel H55 IR1 1 16Mb BIOS CI1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 USB10_11 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 TPM1 1 CHA_FAN1 1 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 25 24...
... B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 LAN PHY Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK HD_AUDIO1 1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 RoHS H55M PCI Express 2.0 PCIE1 DDR3 2600+ SATAII_4 AUDIO CODEC Super I/O PCIE2 PCIE3 COM1 1 PCI1 LPT1 1 CMOS Battery Intel H55 IR1 1 16Mb BIOS CI1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 USB10_11 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 TPM1 1 CHA_FAN1 1 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 25 24...
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...and system setup parameters. Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 1_2 (see p.12, No. 18) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for PS/2 +5V +5VSB or USB wake up the system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current ... the clearCMOS action. If you need to clear the record of Surround Display feature. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you do not clear the CMOS right after you to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins...
...and system setup parameters. Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 1_2 (see p.12, No. 18) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for PS/2 +5V +5VSB or USB wake up the system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current ... the clearCMOS action. If you need to clear the record of Surround Display feature. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you do not clear the CMOS right after you to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins...
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.... Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. D. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to [Enabled]. 27 B. C. Set the Front Panel...
.... Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. D. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to [Enabled]. 27 B. C. Set the Front Panel...
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...under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS. A. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [AHCI]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please follow the order from up BIOS. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE]. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. B.... drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 2.17.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /...
...under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS. A. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [AHCI]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please follow the order from up BIOS. Set the option "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE]. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. B.... drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 2.17.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /...
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...64-bit OS on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [IDE]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 36 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during..., FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking,...
...64-bit OS on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [IDE]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 36 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during..., FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking,...
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... + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your system. Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Because the...selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security...
... + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your system. Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. Because the...selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security...
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... item to specify the system time. 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to configure system Time. +Tab F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help ... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 11/09/2009] BIOS Version : H55M P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2933MHz Microcode Update : 106E5/3 Cache Size : 8192KB Total Memory ...
... item to specify the system time. 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to configure system Time. +Tab F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help ... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 11/09/2009] BIOS Version : H55M P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2933MHz Microcode Update : 106E5/3 Cache Size : 8192KB Total Memory ...
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... OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable this function. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Load... Ratio Setting QPI Frequency DRAM Frequency 20[20] Auto [Auto] DDR3_1333 [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. Besides the BIOS option, you select [Manual], Untied Overclocking function is [Disabled]. The default value is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I.O.T.] and [...
... OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable this function. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Load... Ratio Setting QPI Frequency DRAM Frequency 20[20] Auto [Auto] DDR3_1333 [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. Besides the BIOS option, you select [Manual], Untied Overclocking function is [Disabled]. The default value is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I.O.T.] and [...
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... Timing Control DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS DRAM tRFC DRAM tWR DRAM tWTR DRAM tRRD DRAM tRTP DRAM tFAW DRAM Command Rate BIOS SETUP UTILITY 9 [Auto] 9 [Auto] 9 [Auto] 24 [Auto] 74 [Auto] 10 [Auto] 5 [Auto] 4 [Auto] 5 [Auto] 20 [Auto] [Auto] DRAM tCL Min = 6 Max = 11 +F1 F9 F10...
... Timing Control DRAM tCL DRAM tRCD DRAM tRP DRAM tRAS DRAM tRFC DRAM tWR DRAM tWTR DRAM tRRD DRAM tRTP DRAM tFAW DRAM Command Rate BIOS SETUP UTILITY 9 [Auto] 9 [Auto] 9 [Auto] 24 [Auto] 74 [Auto] 10 [Auto] 5 [Auto] 4 [Auto] 5 [Auto] 20 [Auto] [Auto] DRAM tCL Min = 6 Max = 11 +F1 F9 F10...
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... use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Setting wrong values in this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard...CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your BIOS only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or ...
... use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Setting wrong values in this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard...CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your BIOS only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or ...
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... be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this item appear to execute code. 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 :1024 KB Cache L3...
... be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this item appear to execute code. 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 :1024 KB Cache L3...
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... when you to adjust DVMT mode. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum DVMT]. DVMT Mode Select Use this memory with 1024MB or above. 3.4.2Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Primary Graphics Adapter Share Memory DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard HDMI HD Audio...
... when you to adjust DVMT mode. Configuration options: [128MB], [256MB] and [Maximum DVMT]. DVMT Mode Select Use this memory with 1024MB or above. 3.4.2Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Primary Graphics Adapter Share Memory DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard HDMI HD Audio...
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... Table Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system from the power-soft-off mode. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC...
... Table Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system from the power-soft-off mode. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC...
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... IDE mode does not have these advantages. 49 The default value is [IDE]. SATA Operation Mode Use this to select SATA Operation Mode. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration SATA Operation Mode SATAII 1,2,3,4 Configuration eSATAII 1,2 Configuration [IDE] [Compatible] [Enhanced] SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 eSATAII_1 eSATAII_2 [Hard Disk] [Not Detected...
... IDE mode does not have these advantages. 49 The default value is [IDE]. SATA Operation Mode Use this to select SATA Operation Mode. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration SATA Operation Mode SATAII 1,2,3,4 Configuration eSATAII 1,2 Configuration [IDE] [Compatible] [Enhanced] SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 eSATAII_1 eSATAII_2 [Hard Disk] [Not Detected...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. PIO Mode Use this item to ... Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of device connected to partition and format the new IDE hard disk drives.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. PIO Mode Use this item to ... Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use of device connected to partition and format the new IDE hard disk drives.