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Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 Dr. Debug (LED) 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (..., Blue) 15 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6, Blue) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 16 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Blue) 32 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard
Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 Dr. Debug (LED) 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (..., Blue) 15 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6, Blue) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 16 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Blue) 32 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard
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... output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 3 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English I/O Panel 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Front Speaker (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 USB...
... output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 3 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English I/O Panel 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Front Speaker (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 USB...
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... , 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock H55iCafe Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55iCafe Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are ...this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content ...
... , 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock H55iCafe Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55iCafe Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are ...this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content ...
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... - V4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 5 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Supports EM64T CPU - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 3) - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - Max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz...
... - V4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 5 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Supports EM64T CPU - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 3) - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - Max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz...
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...10) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU VID, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH_PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x IR header - 1 x Power LED header - HD ... - Hybrid Booster: - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Instant Boot - Good Night LED English 6 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Supports I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 6 x Ready-to-...
...10) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU VID, CPU GFX, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH_PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x IR header - 1 x Power LED header - HD ... - Hybrid Booster: - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Instant Boot - Good Night LED English 6 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Supports I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 6 x Ready-to-...
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CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - English 7 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Hardware - FCC, CE, WHQL - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying...
CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - English 7 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Hardware - FCC, CE, WHQL - EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying...
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...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. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For those CPU that ...actual memory size may be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash is able to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a BIOS flash ...
...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. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For those CPU that ...actual memory size may be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash is able to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a BIOS flash ...
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... the PC system. 16. According to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 9 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. According to record the OC settings and share with others. 13. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was...
... the PC system. 16. According to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 9 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. According to record the OC settings and share with others. 13. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was...
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... do not over-tighten the screws! 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord ... the wall socket before you uninstall any component. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before touching any component, place it on the socket... you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English
... do not over-tighten the screws! 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord ... the wall socket before you uninstall any component. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before touching any component, place it on the socket... you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English
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... after service. black line Step 3-2. Rotate the load lever to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 11 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English Step 3. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch alignment key 1156-Pin Socket 1156-Pin CPU For proper inserting, please ensure ...
... after service. black line Step 3-2. Rotate the load lever to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 11 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English Step 3. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch alignment key 1156-Pin Socket 1156-Pin CPU For proper inserting, please ensure ...
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...fastener caps with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 5. English 12 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 4. Step 4-3. Step 4. Apply thermal interface material onto...keys. Step 6. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Below is within the socket and properly mated to illustrate the installation of IHS on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3). Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to the CPU fan connector on the socket surface. Step ...
...fastener caps with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 5. English 12 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 4. Step 4-3. Step 4. Apply thermal interface material onto...keys. Step 6. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Below is within the socket and properly mated to illustrate the installation of IHS on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3). Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to the CPU fan connector on the socket surface. Step ...
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...to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; English 13 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard see p.2 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 4. 2.3 Installation of white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1). 2.... Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (2), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, ...
...to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; English 13 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard see p.2 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 4. 2.3 Installation of white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1). 2.... Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (2), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, ...
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Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Align a DIMM on the slot such that ... one correct orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English
Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Align a DIMM on the slot such that ... one correct orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English
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... card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you intend to use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width... card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCI slot: PCI slot is completely seated on this motherboard. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Please read the documentation of the expansion card...
... card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you intend to use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width... card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCI slot: PCI slot is completely seated on this motherboard. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard English Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Please read the documentation of the expansion card...
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... Setting Description PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 2) +5VSB (standby) for USB8_9 wake up events. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 16 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard USB_PWR6_7 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 22) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. If you do not clear the CMOS right after you must boot...
... Setting Description PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 2) +5VSB (standby) for USB8_9 wake up events. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 16 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard USB_PWR6_7 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 22) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. If you do not clear the CMOS right after you must boot...
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...) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 19) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 21) Either end of the motherboard! English 17 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports... on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 15) These six Serial ATAII (...
...) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 19) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 21) Either end of the motherboard! English 17 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports... on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2, No. 15) These six Serial ATAII (...
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... must support HDA to [Enabled]. G. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for HD audio panel only. English 18 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. Enter Windows system. You don't need to the front panel audio header as below: A. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select...
... must support HDA to [Enabled]. G. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for HD audio panel only. English 18 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. Enter Windows system. You don't need to the front panel audio header as below: A. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select...
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... Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 10) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 32) Please connect the chassis speaker to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The...Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to the ground pin. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard 13 19 English
... Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 10) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 32) Please connect the chassis speaker to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The...Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to the ground pin. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard 13 19 English
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ATX 12V Power Connector 8 5 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 1) 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. Though this connector. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 8 5 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1 English 20 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard
ATX 12V Power Connector 8 5 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 1) 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. Though this connector. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 8 5 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1 English 20 ASRock H55iCafe Motherboard