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... this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H55M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated... chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock H55M Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55M Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)...
... this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H55M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated... chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock H55M Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55M Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)...
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... of merchantability or fitness for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. Copyright...Legislature. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
... of merchantability or fitness for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. Copyright...Legislature. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
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...) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 31 Front Panel Audio Header 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 2 ASRock H55M Motherboard
...) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 31 Front Panel Audio Header 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 2 ASRock H55M Motherboard
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See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Please refer to the LAN port. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED ...
See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Please refer to the LAN port. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED ...
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... the front panel audio header. Click "Advanced Options" on the right side on your system. In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock H55M Motherboard English In "Configuration" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the...
... the front panel audio header. Click "Advanced Options" on the right side on your system. In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock H55M Motherboard English In "Configuration" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the...
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... to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in the Support CD. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website...
... to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in the Support CD. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website...
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... mode, 2.5GT/s) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (2.5GT/s) - 1 x PCI slot - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback English 6 ASRock H55M Motherboard Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in LGA1156 Package - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DVI with Intel® Graphics Technology - Intel...
... mode, 2.5GT/s) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot (2.5GT/s) - 1 x PCI slot - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback English 6 ASRock H55M Motherboard Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in LGA1156 Package - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports DVI with Intel® Graphics Technology - Intel...
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... (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print Port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x TPM header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - Supports Smart BIOS English 7 ASRock H55M Motherboard 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...
... (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print Port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x TPM header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - Supports Smart BIOS English 7 ASRock H55M Motherboard 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...
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... overclocking tools. Good Night LED Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - CASE OPEN detection - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - Boot Failure Guard ...affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 8 ASRock H55M Motherboard Hybrid Booster: - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 17) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - It should be done at your system. FCC, CE, WHQL...
... overclocking tools. Good Night LED Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - CASE OPEN detection - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - Boot Failure Guard ...affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 8 ASRock H55M Motherboard Hybrid Booster: - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 17) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - It should be done at your system. FCC, CE, WHQL...
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... mono modes. In other words, it is subject to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing 9 ASRock H55M Motherboard English For those CPU that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please check Intel® website for USB 2.0 works fine under...with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that only support up to use two of the three monitors only. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 14. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is no such limitation...
... mono modes. In other words, it is subject to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing 9 ASRock H55M Motherboard English For those CPU that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please check Intel® website for USB 2.0 works fine under...with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that only support up to use two of the three monitors only. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 14. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is no such limitation...
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.... Before you install the PC system. 19. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 10 ASRock H55M Motherboard English While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like...drive or hard drive must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 15. To improve heat dissipation, remember to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy...
.... Before you install the PC system. 19. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 10 ASRock H55M Motherboard English While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like...drive or hard drive must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 15. To improve heat dissipation, remember to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy...
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.../support/index.htm English 11 ASRock H55M Motherboard 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Chipset Name ...
.../support/index.htm English 11 ASRock H55M Motherboard 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Chipset Name ...
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... not force to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 12 ASRock H55M Motherboard English 2.
... not force to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 12 ASRock H55M Motherboard English 2.
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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. 13 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Step 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch...
... load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Rotate the load plate to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 13 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Step 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch...
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Step 4-3. Below is within the socket and properly mated to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Ensure fan cables are for 1156-Pin CPU. Connect fan header with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Secure excess ...
Step 4-3. Below is within the socket and properly mated to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Ensure fan cables are for 1156-Pin CPU. Connect fan header with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Secure excess ...
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... back in the DDR3 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock H55M Motherboard Step 2. It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. Step 3. Step 1. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules...
... back in the DDR3 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 15 ASRock H55M Motherboard Step 2. It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. Step 3. Step 1. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules...
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... the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Step 5. Fasten the card to support CrossFireXTM function. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock H55M Motherboard English In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely...
... the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Step 5. Fasten the card to support CrossFireXTM function. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock H55M Motherboard English In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely...
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2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock H55M Motherboard English For other Radeon graphics card to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Make sure that ATITM has released or will ...
2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock H55M Motherboard English For other Radeon graphics card to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Make sure that ATITM has released or will ...
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Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock H55M Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is ...
Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock H55M Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is ...
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... your computer. Restart your system. Select the option according to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your system, there is an optional download. English 19 ASRock H55M Motherboard You must have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your Windows® taskbar. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 6. Step 2. We recommend...
... your computer. Restart your system. Select the option according to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your system, there is an optional download. English 19 ASRock H55M Motherboard You must have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your Windows® taskbar. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 6. Step 2. We recommend...