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...and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. 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... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H55M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank...
...and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. 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... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H55M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank...
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... damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best ...not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for loss of profits, loss of business, loss ...
... damages (including damages for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best ...not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for loss of profits, loss of business, loss ...
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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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... LED next to 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 See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description...
... LED next to 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 See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description...
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Click "Jack" and then click "Configuration". In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Please follow below instructions according to the OS you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. To ...
Click "Jack" and then click "Configuration". In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Please follow below instructions according to the OS you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. To ...
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... manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented 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) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock H55M Motherboard English 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.
... manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented 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) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock H55M Motherboard English 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.
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... x 8.8-in LGA1156 Package - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics * - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback English 6 ASRock H55M Motherboard Supports D-Sub with max.
... x 8.8-in LGA1156 Package - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics * - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback English 6 ASRock H55M Motherboard Supports D-Sub with max.
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... port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x TPM header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - Supports I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - 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...
... port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x TPM header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - Supports I /O Connector BIOS Feature - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec) - 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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... - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - It should be done at your system. 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 - Hybrid Booster: -..., or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 14) - English 8 ASRock H55M Motherboard Chassis Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit ...
... - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - It should be done at your system. 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 - Hybrid Booster: -..., or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 14) - English 8 ASRock H55M Motherboard Chassis Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit ...
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..., Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that only support up to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to get the best system performance under Windows® environment....mono modes. Due to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing 9 ASRock H55M Motherboard English About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 44 of ASRock OC Tuner. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 27 for ...
..., Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that only support up to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to get the best system performance under Windows® environment....mono modes. Due to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing 9 ASRock H55M Motherboard English About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 44 of ASRock OC Tuner. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 27 for ...
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... the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to record the OC settings and share with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 10 ASRock H55M Motherboard English performance. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you ... first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Please be used. 20. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you what it back again. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of overclocking settings. OC DNA literally tells you checking with others. With OC DNA, you resume the system, please check if...
... the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to record the OC settings and share with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 10 ASRock H55M Motherboard English performance. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you ... first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Please be used. 20. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you what it back again. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of overclocking settings. OC DNA literally tells you checking with others. With OC DNA, you resume the system, please check if...
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...-GDDR3 Radeon HD4670 Catalyst 9.7 * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 11 ASRock H55M Motherboard
...-GDDR3 Radeon HD4670 Catalyst 9.7 * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 11 ASRock H55M Motherboard
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... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to do not touch the ICs. 4. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 12 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before you...
... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to do not touch the ICs. 4. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 12 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before you...
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... 135 degrees. Rotate the load lever to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Step 2. black line Step 3-2. Step 1-2. Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Insert the 1156-Pin...
... 135 degrees. Rotate the load lever to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Step 2. black line Step 3-2. Step 1-2. Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Insert the 1156-Pin...
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... proper installation, please kindly refer to install and lock. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Step 3. Step 6. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down lightly on the socket surface. The white throughholes are oriented on fastener caps with...
... proper installation, please kindly refer to install and lock. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Step 3. Step 6. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down lightly on the socket surface. The white throughholes are oriented on fastener caps with...
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... you install only one correct orientation. Step 3. Otherwise, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 15 ASRock H55M Motherboard Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM into the... it will cause permanent damage to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) H55M motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
... you install only one correct orientation. Step 3. Otherwise, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 15 ASRock H55M Motherboard Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM into the... it will cause permanent damage to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) H55M motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
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... hardware settings for PCI Express cards with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Step 2. Step 4. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock H55M Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard. Step 3. Align the card connector with...
... hardware settings for PCI Express cards with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Step 2. Step 4. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock H55M Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard. Step 3. Align the card connector with...
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.... Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Step 1. 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature...
.... Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock H55M Motherboard English Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Step 1. 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature...
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... graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock H55M Motherboard Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter...
... graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock H55M Motherboard Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter...
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... driver updates. Please check Microsoft website for details. For Windows® VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Power on your computer. Step 2. English 19 ASRock H55M Motherboard Select the option according to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center.
... driver updates. Please check Microsoft website for details. For Windows® VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Power on your computer. Step 2. English 19 ASRock H55M Motherboard Select the option according to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center.