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... 26 2. Exit Menu 34 3 Boot Setup Menu 33 5. Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX 8 1.5 ASRock I/O PlusTM (P4S55FX+/ P4S55FX 9 2 Installation 10 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory... Information 25 4.2.1 Running Support CD 25 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 25 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 25 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 25 4.2.5 Contact Information 25 Appendix 26 1. Power Setup Menu 32 4.
... 26 2. Exit Menu 34 3 Boot Setup Menu 33 5. Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX 8 1.5 ASRock I/O PlusTM (P4S55FX+/ P4S55FX 9 2 Installation 10 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory... Information 25 4.2.1 Running Support CD 25 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 25 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 25 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 25 4.2.5 Contact Information 25 Appendix 26 1. Power Setup Menu 32 4.
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... support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4S55FX+ or P4S55FX Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality...
... support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4S55FX+ or P4S55FX Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality...
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...6 Supports up to 4 IDE devices Serial ATA: 2 SATA connectors Supports up to 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate (SATA is only available on P4S55FX+ Motherboard) Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC'97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports... Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing Chassis temperature sensing CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2) CPU fan tachometer Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore PCI slots: 5 slots with PCI...
...6 Supports up to 4 IDE devices Serial ATA: 2 SATA connectors Supports up to 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate (SATA is only available on P4S55FX+ Motherboard) Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC'97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports... Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing Chassis temperature sensing CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2) CPU fan tachometer Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore PCI slots: 5 slots with PCI...
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...; 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU. 6... properly before you resume the system. Although this motherboard! It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may cause permanent damage! 4. ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 serial port: COM1, 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support, 6 default USB ...
...; 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU. 6... properly before you resume the system. Although this motherboard! It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may cause permanent damage! 4. ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 serial port: COM1, 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support, 6 default USB ...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX+) 1 23 45 6 7 21.8cm (8.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PARALLEL PORT COM1 PGA478 IDE2 8 DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR2 (... 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 CD1 AUDIO1 1 AUX1 JR1 JL1 Audio CODEC Super I/O 24 23 2MB BIOS ATXPWR1 SiS 655FX LAN 1.5V_AGP1 PHY PCI 1 9 IDE1 10 11 PCI 2 P4S55FX+ SATA PCI 3 PCI 4 AGP 8X DDR400 PCI 5 GAME1 FSB800 USB2.0 5.1 CH ATA133 FLOPPY1 USB67 1 SiS 964 SATA2 SATA1 CMOS Battery SPEAKER1 1 CLRCMOS1 CHA_FAN1 IR1 1 PANEL...
1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX+) 1 23 45 6 7 21.8cm (8.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PARALLEL PORT COM1 PGA478 IDE2 8 DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR2 (... 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 CD1 AUDIO1 1 AUX1 JR1 JL1 Audio CODEC Super I/O 24 23 2MB BIOS ATXPWR1 SiS 655FX LAN 1.5V_AGP1 PHY PCI 1 9 IDE1 10 11 PCI 2 P4S55FX+ SATA PCI 3 PCI 4 AGP 8X DDR400 PCI 5 GAME1 FSB800 USB2.0 5.1 CH ATA133 FLOPPY1 USB67 1 SiS 964 SATA2 SATA1 CMOS Battery SPEAKER1 1 CLRCMOS1 CHA_FAN1 IR1 1 PANEL...
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... Audio Header (AUDIO1) 25 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) 26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX) 1 23 45 6 7 21.8cm (8.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PARALLEL PORT COM1 PGA478 IDE2 8 DDR1 (64...CD1 AUDIO1 1 AUX1 JR1 JL1 Audio CODEC Super I/O 22 21 2MB BIOS ATXPWR1 SiS 655FX LAN 1.5V_AGP1 PHY PCI 1 9 IDE1 10 11 PCI 2 P4S55FX PCI 3 PCI 4 AGP 8X DDR400 PCI 5 GAME1 ATA133 FSB800 USB2.0 5.1 CH FLOPPY1 USB67 1 SiS 964L CMOS Battery SPEAKER1 1 CLRCMOS1 CHA_FAN1 IR1 1...
... Audio Header (AUDIO1) 25 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) 26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX) 1 23 45 6 7 21.8cm (8.6 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PARALLEL PORT COM1 PGA478 IDE2 8 DDR1 (64...CD1 AUDIO1 1 AUX1 JR1 JL1 Audio CODEC Super I/O 22 21 2MB BIOS ATXPWR1 SiS 655FX LAN 1.5V_AGP1 PHY PCI 1 9 IDE1 10 11 PCI 2 P4S55FX PCI 3 PCI 4 AGP 8X DDR400 PCI 5 GAME1 ATA133 FSB800 USB2.0 5.1 CH FLOPPY1 USB67 1 SiS 964L CMOS Battery SPEAKER1 1 CLRCMOS1 CHA_FAN1 IR1 1...
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...P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.6-in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Before you install the motherboard... Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity,...
...P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.6-in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Before you install the motherboard... Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity,...
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... into the socket until it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard adopts 478-pin CPU socket to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see p.7 No. 2 / p.8 No. 2). Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation...
... into the socket until it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard adopts 478-pin CPU socket to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see p.7 No. 2 / p.8 No. 2). Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation...
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...; Please refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. 2.3 Installation of black slots (DDR2 and DDR4). 2. Blue slots; This motherboard also allows you always need to be activated. however, it is unable to install four DDR DIMMs for optimal compatibility and reliability, it always... install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR DIMM pair in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR1 DDR2...
...; Please refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. 2.3 Installation of black slots (DDR2 and DDR4). 2. Blue slots; This motherboard also allows you always need to be activated. however, it is unable to install four DDR DIMMs for optimal compatibility and reliability, it always... install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR DIMM pair in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR1 DDR2...
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.... notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 Step 2. 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.
.... notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 Step 2. 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.
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... facing the slot that you start the installation. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Keep the screws for the card before you intend to use . Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX motherboard. It may cause permanent damage! Align the card...
... facing the slot that you start the installation. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Keep the screws for the card before you intend to use . Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on P4S55FX+ / P4S55FX motherboard. It may cause permanent damage! Align the card...
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...(SATA) connectors are NOT jumpers. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for the details. Serial ATA Connectors (Only on P4S55FX+ motherboard) (SATA2: see p.7 No. 13) (SATA1: see p.7 No. 19 / p.8 No. 17) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to the secondary ...IDE connector (IDE2, black). These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for P4S55FX+ motherboard) 16 Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the instruction of your hard disk drive to the primary IDE ...
...(SATA) connectors are NOT jumpers. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for the details. Serial ATA Connectors (Only on P4S55FX+ motherboard) (SATA2: see p.7 No. 13) (SATA1: see p.7 No. 19 / p.8 No. 17) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to the secondary ...IDE connector (IDE2, black). These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for P4S55FX+ motherboard) 16 Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the instruction of your hard disk drive to the primary IDE ...
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... ports on each drive. L GND A U D - O U T- O U T- Please connect the chassis speaker to this USB 2.0 header is an interface for P4S55FX+ motherboard) (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to receive stereo... card, or MPEG card. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67) (see p.7 No. 21 / p.8 No. 19) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR ASRock I/O PlusTM provides you to the power connector on the rear panel. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Only for the front panel audio cable that allows...
... ports on each drive. L GND A U D - O U T- O U T- Please connect the chassis speaker to this USB 2.0 header is an interface for P4S55FX+ motherboard) (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to receive stereo... card, or MPEG card. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67) (see p.7 No. 21 / p.8 No. 19) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR ASRock I/O PlusTM provides you to the power connector on the rear panel. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Only for the front panel audio cable that allows...
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...SATA HDD, the installation process is Hot Swap Function? 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts SiS 964 southbridge chipset that supports Hot Swap function on our website www.asrock.com NOTE What is Hot Plug Function? STEP 3: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable...6: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk. 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs P4S55FX+ motherboard supports Hot Plug function for internal storage devices. Usually, each power wire will guide you want to install two SATA HDDs or you to ...
...SATA HDD, the installation process is Hot Swap Function? 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts SiS 964 southbridge chipset that supports Hot Swap function on our website www.asrock.com NOTE What is Hot Plug Function? STEP 3: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable...6: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk. 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs P4S55FX+ motherboard supports Hot Plug function for internal storage devices. Usually, each power wire will guide you want to install two SATA HDDs or you to ...
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... is used to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to be user-friendly. Because the BIOS software is a legend bar...
... is used to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to be user-friendly. Because the BIOS software is a legend bar...
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... necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your CD-ROM drive. Install the necessary drivers to install it. 4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live ... 25 Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP....
... necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your CD-ROM drive. Install the necessary drivers to install it. 4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live ... 25 Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP....
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... Host Frequency: This shows current CPU host frequency of the installed processor. CPU Ratio Selection: CPU Ratio is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. 26 Spread Spectrum: This field should always be ...supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that times the frontside bus frequency will equal the core speed of the installed motherboard. This option will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP...
... Host Frequency: This shows current CPU host frequency of the installed processor. CPU Ratio Selection: CPU Ratio is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. 26 Spread Spectrum: This field should always be ...supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that times the frontside bus frequency will equal the core speed of the installed motherboard. This option will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP...
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... the on-board serial ports or disable serial ports. OnBoard AC'97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for P4S55FX+ motherboard. OnBoard Serial Port Use this to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 / COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4...
... the on-board serial ports or disable serial ports. OnBoard AC'97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for P4S55FX+ motherboard. OnBoard Serial Port Use this to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 / COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4...