RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. Please read the RAID configurations in the support CD. This section will guide you how to create RAID ... Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 1. For SATA installation guide, please refer 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. You may install SATA...
Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. Please read the RAID configurations in the support CD. This section will guide you how to create RAID ... Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. 1. For SATA installation guide, please refer 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. You may install SATA...
User Manual
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All rights reserved. 1 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.
User Manual
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... any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages... following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in the manual or product. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should ...
... any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages... following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in the manual or product. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should ...
User Manual
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... this manual will be subject to this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without... specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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...
... this manual will be subject to this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without... specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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...
User Manual
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... kindly refer to dissipate heat. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 1156-Pin CPU to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 17 Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with fan operation or contact...
... kindly refer to dissipate heat. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 1156-Pin CPU to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 17 Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with fan operation or contact...
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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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... This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of "Playback" portion. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to receive stereo audio input from [Auto] to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. E. For Windows® XP / XP 64...
... This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of "Playback" portion. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to receive stereo audio input from [Auto] to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. E. For Windows® XP / XP 64...
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... 30 2A 2C 2E 31 Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for initialization. The POST code checkpoints are based on CMOS setup questions. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. Enable IRQ-0 in the system Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table. Detects the presence of different...
... 30 2A 2C 2E 31 Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for initialization. The POST code checkpoints are based on CMOS setup questions. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. Enable IRQ-0 in the system Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table. Detects the presence of different...
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... VGA card you install. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the same pin definition. Step 5. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an.... To use HDMI function on HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as a digital television (DTV). Please refer to the user manual of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 35. For the pin definition of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor ...
... VGA card you install. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the same pin definition. Step 5. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an.... To use HDMI function on HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as a digital television (DTV). Please refer to the user manual of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 35. For the pin definition of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor ...
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...The latest SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Please follow below operation guide of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from ...the motherboard gift box pack. SATA data cable (Red) B. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. Without SATA 15-pin ...
...The latest SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Please follow below operation guide of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from ...the motherboard gift box pack. SATA data cable (Red) B. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. Without SATA 15-pin ...
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... means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please refer to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter...
... means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please refer to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter...
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... or disable the feature of Untied Overclocking Technology. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is heavy loaded. The default value ... risk and expense. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you select [I .O.T.] and [Optimized]. If you select [Manual], Untied Overclocking function is [Auto]. Please refer to your own risk and expense. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to page...
... or disable the feature of Untied Overclocking Technology. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is heavy loaded. The default value ... risk and expense. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you select [I .O.T.] and [Optimized]. If you select [Manual], Untied Overclocking function is [Auto]. Please refer to your own risk and expense. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to page...
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... of DRAM clocks for TWTR. DRAM tRRD This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Overdrive Offset]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM tWR This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWR. ...Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [15] to [15]. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [255]. ASRock VDrop Control Use this to enable or disable ASRock VDrop control. The default value is [With VDrop]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1....
... of DRAM clocks for TWTR. DRAM tRRD This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Overdrive Offset]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM tWR This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWR. ...Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [15] to [15]. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [255]. ASRock VDrop Control Use this to enable or disable ASRock VDrop control. The default value is [With VDrop]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1....
User Manual
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... On] and [Automatic mode]. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. The default is value [Full On]. 69 The default is value [Level 4]. The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan 2 Setting... allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3] and [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard...
... On] and [Automatic mode]. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. The default is value [Full On]. 69 The default is value [Level 4]. The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan 2 Setting... allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3] and [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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... contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock P55 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor...
... contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock P55 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor...
Quick Installation Guide
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... power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14) - About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 60 of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows..., including adjusting the setting in the support CD. 2. Please check the table on page 14 for proper installation. 4. English 7 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard CPU Quiet Fan - We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Due to ...
... power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14) - About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 60 of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows..., including adjusting the setting in the support CD. 2. Please check the table on page 14 for proper installation. 4. English 7 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard CPU Quiet Fan - We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Due to ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...or hard drive, then you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 42 of "User Manual" in the support CD to access ASRock Instant Flash. Before you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to adjust your ...Union to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to 8 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English According to adopt two different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII ...
...or hard drive, then you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 42 of "User Manual" in the support CD to access ASRock Instant Flash. Before you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to adjust your ...Union to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to 8 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English According to adopt two different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... your CPU fan and heatsink. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Below is within the socket and properly mated to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English Step 3. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink...
... your CPU fan and heatsink. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Below is within the socket and properly mated to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English Step 3. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink...
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... Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and ... 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 For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way ...
... Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and ... 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 For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way ...
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... / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to hear your system. 2. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the front panel audio header as the default record device. 27 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select...
... / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to hear your system. 2. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the front panel audio header as the default record device. 27 ASRock P55 Extreme Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select...