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P55DE Pro / P55DE3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
P55DE Pro / P55DE3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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... (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-in, 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 Because the motherboard specifications and the ..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated version...
... (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-in, 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 Because the motherboard specifications and the ..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated version...
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... as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including...
... as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including...
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... (PCIE1, White) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 31 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 2 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard
... (PCIE1, White) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 31 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 2 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard
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... 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 P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable...
... 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 P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable...
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... content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are... presented in , 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Introduction Thank you require technical support related to...
... content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are... presented in , 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Introduction Thank you require technical support related to...
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... (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Intel® P55 - Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) (see CAUTION 6) 5 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s -
... (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Intel® P55 - Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) (see CAUTION 6) 5 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s -
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...SATA hard disk to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 3 for proper connection. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 7 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both... up to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 8. For those CPU that there ...
...SATA hard disk to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 3 for proper connection. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 7 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both... up to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 8. For those CPU that there ...
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... operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 8 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 11. The software name itself - Please be used. 16. According to get the...
... operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 8 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html 11. The software name itself - Please be used. 16. According to get the...
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...-GDDR3 Radeon HD4670 Catalyst 9.7 * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard
...-GDDR3 Radeon HD4670 Catalyst 9.7 * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard
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... uninstall any component. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Also remember to...
... uninstall any component. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Also remember to...
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... two alignment keys of the CPU with black lines. Rotate the load lever to clear retention tab. Insert the 1156-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Step 3. ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard Pin1 11 English Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-2. Step 2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and...
... two alignment keys of the CPU with black lines. Rotate the load lever to clear retention tab. Insert the 1156-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Step 3. ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard Pin1 11 English Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-2. Step 2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and...
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.... Connect fan header with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 12 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are...
.... Connect fan header with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 12 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are...
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... 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 P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard In other words, you want to install two memory modules, for the first priority. 2.3 Installation of white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1). 2. For dual...
... 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 P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard In other words, you want to install two memory modules, for the first priority. 2.3 Installation of white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1). 2. For dual...
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... power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard Step 3. Step 1. Step 2.
... power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard Step 3. Step 1. Step 2.
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... card is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the slot. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Please...
... card is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the slot. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Please...
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.... 1. 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with a 16-pipe card...
.... 1. 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with a 16-pipe card...
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... D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFire Bridge or Step 2. Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 17 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard
... D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFire Bridge or Step 2. Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 17 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard
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... CATALYST Control Center. Restart your computer and boot into OS. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Please check AMD website for details. English 18 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard Remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on the Radeon graphics cards. We recommend using this utility to...
... CATALYST Control Center. Restart your computer and boot into OS. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Please check AMD website for details. English 18 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard Remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on the Radeon graphics cards. We recommend using this utility to...
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... or not; Although you are able to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 19 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Step 7. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is used only for identification...
... or not; Although you are able to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 19 ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard English Step 7. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is used only for identification...