RAID Installation Guide
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... SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. For SATA installation guide, please refer to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA... Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel P55 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage...
... SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. For SATA installation guide, please refer to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA... Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel P55 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage...
User Manual
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P55 Extreme User Manual Version 1.1 Published August 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
P55 Extreme User Manual Version 1.1 Published August 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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...BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the following two conditions: (1) this ... are furnished for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except...
...BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the following two conditions: (1) this ... are furnished for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except...
User Manual
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.... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock P55 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133...
.... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock P55 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133...
User Manual
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2.4 Installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1156-Pin CPU ...
2.4 Installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1156-Pin CPU ...
User Manual
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... will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.8.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.8.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible...
... will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.8.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.8.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible...
User Manual
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... OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Enter BIOS Setup Utility.
... OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Enter BIOS Setup Utility.
User Manual
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.... Check CMOS diagnostic byte to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock." Uncompress all the output devices. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. Traps INT1Ch vector to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on POST...
.... Check CMOS diagnostic byte to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock." Uncompress all the output devices. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. Traps INT1Ch vector to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on POST...
User Manual
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...below steps. Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. Step 5. Please refer to the same pin definition. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, ... card you install. For the pin definition of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for connector usage in advance. Please refer to the user manual of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 12, No. 30) on HDMI_SPDIF...
...below steps. Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. Step 5. Please refer to the same pin definition. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, ... card you install. For the pin definition of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for connector usage in advance. Please refer to the user manual of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 12, No. 30) on HDMI_SPDIF...
User Manual
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... connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Below operation procedure is installed into system properly. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from the...feature carefully. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please read below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Make sure to reduce the risk of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please...
... connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Below operation procedure is installed into system properly. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from the...feature carefully. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please read below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Make sure to reduce the risk of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please...
User Manual
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... under a more stable overclocking environment. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 53 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS...
... under a more stable overclocking environment. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 53 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS...
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...and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. The default value is enabled. If you select [Manual], Untied Overclocking function is [Auto]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load...can set up overclocking features. Configuration options: [3.60GHz], [3.70GHz], [3.80GHz], [3.90GHz], [4.00GHz] and [4.20GHz]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU and motherboard. Overclock Mode Use this option to ...
...and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. The default value is enabled. If you select [Manual], Untied Overclocking function is [Auto]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load...can set up overclocking features. Configuration options: [3.60GHz], [3.70GHz], [3.80GHz], [3.90GHz], [4.00GHz] and [4.20GHz]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU and motherboard. Overclock Mode Use this option to ...
User Manual
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...controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWR. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to enable or disable ASRock VDrop control. ASRock VDrop Control Use this to [31]. DRAM tRRD This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD. The ... Configuration options : [Disabled], [Enabled] and [Auto]. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [1] to [+0.080V]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Overdrive Offset]. DRAM Voltage Use this to [15]. The default value is [With VDrop]. Configuration options: [Auto], [9] to select DRAM...
...controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWR. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to enable or disable ASRock VDrop control. ASRock VDrop Control Use this to [31]. DRAM tRRD This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD. The ... Configuration options : [Disabled], [Enabled] and [Auto]. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [1] to [+0.080V]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Overdrive Offset]. DRAM Voltage Use this to [15]. The default value is [With VDrop]. Configuration options: [Auto], [9] to select DRAM...
User Manual
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... 69 The default is value [Full On]. The default is value [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3] and [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Chassis Fan 2 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the... Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic mode]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan speed.
... 69 The default is value [Full On]. The default is value [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3] and [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Chassis Fan 2 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the... Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic mode]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan speed.
Quick Installation Guide
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... step-by-step installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 4 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English In case any modifications...
... step-by-step installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 4 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English In case any modifications...
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...channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 14 for proper installation. 4. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - CAUTION! 1. - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information...; VistaTM. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Microsoft® Windows®..., this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. English 7 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard
...channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 14 for proper installation. 4. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - CAUTION! 1. - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information...; VistaTM. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Microsoft® Windows®..., this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. English 7 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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... improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to 8 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English Please be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. In other complicated flash utility. ... allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to EuP, the total AC power of "User Manual" in off mode condition. Although this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive...
... improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to 8 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English Please be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. In other complicated flash utility. ... allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to EuP, the total AC power of "User Manual" in off mode condition. Although this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive...
Quick Installation Guide
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Below is within the socket and properly mated to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to the orient keys. Step 3. Step 4. Repeat with load plate tab under retention tab .... Step 6. Step 3-4. Step 4. Secure load lever with remaining fasteners. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. Step 5. Secure excess cable with tie...
Below is within the socket and properly mated to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to the orient keys. Step 3. Step 4. Repeat with load plate tab under retention tab .... Step 6. Step 3-4. Step 4. Secure load lever with remaining fasteners. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. Step 5. Secure excess cable with tie...
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...174; XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 20 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as the example graphics card. If you pair a 12-pipe... please refer to PCIE3 slot. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For other Radeon graphics card to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Make sure that ATITM has released or will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.6.1 Graphics Card Setup ...
...174; XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 20 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as the example graphics card. If you pair a 12-pipe... please refer to PCIE3 slot. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For other Radeon graphics card to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Make sure that ATITM has released or will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.6.1 Graphics Card Setup ...
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... by clicking "OK". For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. 27 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English D. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to enter Realtek...B. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to install your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. C. Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as default record device. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R...
... by clicking "OK". For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. 27 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English D. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to enter Realtek...B. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to install your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. C. Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as default record device. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R...