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... specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
... specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
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...that may cause undesired operation. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best ...or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. When you discard the Lithium battery in California,...
...that may cause undesired operation. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best ...or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. When you discard the Lithium battery in California,...
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...) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1_2, Red) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3_4, Red) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5_6, Red) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 13 Intel P55 Chipset 14 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 16 16Mb SPI Flash 17 Dr. Debug 18 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 19 TPM..., White) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 37 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 38 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard
...) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1_2, Red) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3_4, Red) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5_6, Red) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 13 Intel P55 Chipset 14 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 16 16Mb SPI Flash 17 Dr. Debug 18 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 19 TPM..., White) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 37 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 38 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard
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... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English
... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English
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... HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 ... occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock P55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the...
... HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P55 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55 Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 ... occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock P55 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the...
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... x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 5 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16...x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) - 2 x PCI slots - Intel® P55 - Supports the Intel® CoreTM i7 and Intel® CoreTM i5 Processors in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory ...
... x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 5 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16...x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) - 2 x PCI slots - Intel® P55 - Supports the Intel® CoreTM i7 and Intel® CoreTM i5 Processors in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory ...
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... English - Hybrid Booster: - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - Supports jumperfree - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED) Smart Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with .../s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) 6 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports I.
... English - Hybrid Booster: - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - Supports jumperfree - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED) Smart Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with .../s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) 6 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports I.
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...(EuP ready power supply is required) (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" on page 31 for proper connection. CAUTION! ... Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / Win7 compliant Certifications - English 7 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard Chassis Temperature Sensing - For those CPU that there is no such limitation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. It should be ...
...(EuP ready power supply is required) (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" on page 31 for proper connection. CAUTION! ... Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / Win7 compliant Certifications - English 7 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard Chassis Temperature Sensing - For those CPU that there is no such limitation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. It should be ...
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... your system by European Union to get the best system performance under 1.00W in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to 8 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Please be noticed that not all the 775 CPU Fan can press key during the ...drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 10. To improve heat dissipation, remember to access ASRock Instant Flash. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 11. With this tool and save the...
... your system by European Union to get the best system performance under 1.00W in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to 8 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Please be noticed that not all the 775 CPU Fan can press key during the ...drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 10. To improve heat dissipation, remember to access ASRock Instant Flash. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 11. With this tool and save the...
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... Catalyst 9.1 Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 9.1 RADEON HD 4350 Catalyst 9.1 RADEON HD 4870X2 Catalyst 9.1 * The graphics cards with * mark are supported under 100 mA current consumption. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard
... Catalyst 9.1 Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 9.1 RADEON HD 4350 Catalyst 9.1 RADEON HD 4870X2 Catalyst 9.1 * The graphics cards with * mark are supported under 100 mA current consumption. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard
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... the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that...
... the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that...
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... retention tab. Step 2. Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. black line Step 3-2. ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard Pin1 11 English Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. This cap must be...
... retention tab. Step 2. Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. black line Step 3-2. ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard Pin1 11 English Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. This cap must be...
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... the load lever. Below is within the socket and properly mated to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 12 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Apply thermal interface material onto center of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to the orient keys. Step 4. Please...
... the load lever. Below is within the socket and properly mated to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 12 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Apply thermal interface material onto center of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to the orient keys. Step 4. Please...
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... 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in all four slots. 1. English 13 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard Populated - 2.3 Installation of white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1). 2. You may be activated. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 (Blue Slot) (White Slot...
... 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in all four slots. 1. English 13 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard Populated - 2.3 Installation of white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1). 2. You may be activated. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 (Blue Slot) (White Slot...
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... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. It will cause permanent damage to...
... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. It will cause permanent damage to...
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... is recommended to support CrossFireXTM function. 1. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 4. Step 5. Keep the screws for better thermal environment. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Before installing...
... is recommended to support CrossFireXTM function. 1. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 4. Step 5. Keep the screws for better thermal environment. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Before installing...
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... CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will release in any 3D application. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows...
... CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will release in any 3D application. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows...
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Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 17 ASRock P55 Pro 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 ...
Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 17 ASRock P55 Pro 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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... Windows® VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Restart your system. Select the option according to your system, and restart your computer. English 18 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard The Catalyst Uninstaller is no need to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your Windows®...
... Windows® VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Restart your system. Select the option according to your system, and restart your computer. English 18 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard The Catalyst Uninstaller is no need to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your Windows®...
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... not; After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is used only for updates and details. 19 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Step 7. Although you are able to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for identification or explanation and...
... not; After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is used only for updates and details. 19 ASRock P55 Pro Motherboard English Step 7. Although you are able to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for identification or explanation and...