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... If you require technical support related to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using. Because the...
... If you require technical support related to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you are using. Because the...
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...the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights... motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages...
...the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights... motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages...
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...) 33 Front Panel Audio Header 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_7, Blue) 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 Intel P55 Chipset 35 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 15 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, White) 16 16Mb SPI Flash 37 PCI Express... PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 19 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 40 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 20 Dr. Debug 41 USB_PWR2 Jumper 21 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 2 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard
...) 33 Front Panel Audio Header 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_7, Blue) 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 Intel P55 Chipset 35 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 15 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, White) 16 16Mb SPI Flash 37 PCI Express... PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 19 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 40 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 20 Dr. Debug 41 USB_PWR2 Jumper 21 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 2 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard
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... in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description... 8 Line In (Light Blue) ** 9 Front Speaker (Lime) 10 Microphone (Pink) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 12 USB 2.0 Port (USB2) 13 USB 3.0 Port (USB3) 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 15 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_1) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port 17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are...
... in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description... 8 Line In (Light Blue) ** 9 Front Speaker (Lime) 10 Microphone (Pink) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 12 USB 2.0 Port (USB2) 13 USB 3.0 Port (USB3) 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 15 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_1) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port 17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are...
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...in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to change... using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in the ...
...in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to change... using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in the ...
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... Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 7 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Connector - 1 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Port English 5 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Intel® P55 - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in LGA1156 Package - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4) -
... Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 7 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Connector - 1 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Port English 5 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Intel® P55 - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in LGA1156 Package - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4) -
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... Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) 6 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector -...- CPU, DRAM, VTT, PCH, CPU PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - 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 - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION...
... Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) 6 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector -...- CPU, DRAM, VTT, PCH, CPU PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment - 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 - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION...
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.../ XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. CAUTION! 1. English 7 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the... For those CPU that there is required) (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that only support up to read "Untied Overclocking Technology...
.../ XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. CAUTION! 1. English 7 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the... For those CPU that there is required) (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that only support up to read "Untied Overclocking Technology...
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...save your friends! 6. Please check the table on page 3 for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 9. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Just launch this motherboard supports both stereo... load the OC profile to their own system to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Please be noted that the OC profile can also connect SATA...
...save your friends! 6. Please check the table on page 3 for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 9. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Just launch this motherboard supports both stereo... load the OC profile to their own system to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Please be noted that the OC profile can also connect SATA...
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... power supply are required. Please be noticed that not all the 775 CPU Fan can be under 100 mA current consumption. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard While CPU overheat is higher than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. According to EuP, the total AC power...
... power supply are required. Please be noticed that not all the 775 CPU Fan can be under 100 mA current consumption. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard While CPU overheat is higher than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. According to EuP, the total AC power...
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... components. 3. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Also remember to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is any component. Do not force to use a grounded wrist strap...
... components. 3. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Also remember to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is any component. Do not force to use a grounded wrist strap...
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... plate to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Insert the 1156-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Orient the CPU with black lines. Step 1-3. black line Step 3-2. ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Pin1 11 English Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 orientation key notch...
... plate to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Insert the 1156-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Orient the CPU with black lines. Step 1-3. black line Step 3-2. ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Pin1 11 English Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 orientation key notch...
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... the load lever. The white throughholes are oriented on side closest to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 12 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Step 4-2. Ensure fan cables are for 1156-Pin CPU. Step 5. Step 4-3. Secure load lever with the CPU fan connector on the socket surface...
... the load lever. The white throughholes are oriented on side closest to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 12 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Step 4-2. Ensure fan cables are for 1156-Pin CPU. Step 5. Step 4-3. Secure load lever with the CPU fan connector on the socket surface...
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... slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 13 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you want to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
... slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 13 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you want to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
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.... Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Step 1. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
.... Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Step 1. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
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... function. Blue) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to use . In single VGA card mode, it is unplugged. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on PCIE2 slot. 2. Please connect a chassis fan to the chassis with the...
... function. Blue) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to use . In single VGA card mode, it is unplugged. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on PCIE2 slot. 2. Please connect a chassis fan to the chassis with the...
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... cards will not see the performance benefits of performance and image quality in a single PC. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Step 1. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest...
... cards will not see the performance benefits of performance and image quality in a single PC. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English Step 1. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest...
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Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 17 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is ...
Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 17 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is ...
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... in your system, there is an optional download. Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to installation. English 18 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Step 4. Step 5. Install the required drivers to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. For Windows® XP OS: A. You must have Microsoft .NET...
... in your system, there is an optional download. Please check Microsoft website for ATITM driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to installation. English 18 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Step 4. Step 5. Install the required drivers to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. For Windows® XP OS: A. You must have Microsoft .NET...
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... This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 19 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English For the detailed instruction, please refer to infringe. * For further information of CrossFireXTM feature. if not, please select it again, and then you...
... This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 19 ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard English For the detailed instruction, please refer to infringe. * For further information of CrossFireXTM feature. if not, please select it again, and then you...