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... ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock P55M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55M Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
... ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock P55M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55M Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
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... Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, ...the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. Operation is subject to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of merchantability or fitness for...
... Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, ...the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. Operation is subject to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of merchantability or fitness for...
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... Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 17 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 35 Front Panel Audio Header (FRONT_1394, Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 2 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard
... Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 17 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 35 Front Panel Audio Header (FRONT_1394, Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 2 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard
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... the LAN port LED indications. TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
... the LAN port LED indications. TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
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After restarting your system. Then you install. If you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. English 4 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard You can only choose to save your change . Please follow below instructions according to the OS you are allowed to save your change . For ...
After restarting your system. Then you install. If you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. English 4 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard You can only choose to save your change . Please follow below instructions according to the OS you are allowed to save your change . For ...
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...contains introduction of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. 1. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-in the Support CD...SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock P55M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55M Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE ...
...contains introduction of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. 1. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-in the Support CD...SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock P55M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock P55M Pro Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE ...
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...; P55 - Supports the Intel® CoreTM i7 and Intel® CoreTM i5 Processors in , 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6) ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at...
...; P55 - Supports the Intel® CoreTM i7 and Intel® CoreTM i5 Processors in , 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6) ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at...
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... 15) - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Good Night LED Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer 7 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard CD in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 13) - T. (Intelligent Overclocking ... CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 16Mb AMI BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 ...
... 15) - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Good Night LED Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer 7 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard CD in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 13) - T. (Intelligent Overclocking ... CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 16Mb AMI BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 ...
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... to SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 14 for the operation procedures of your own risk and expense. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 8 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64...
... to SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 14 for the operation procedures of your own risk and expense. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 8 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64...
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... the user to define the power consumption for the operation procedures of . EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 9 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS...
... the user to define the power consumption for the operation procedures of . EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 9 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS...
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... / VistaTM 64-bit only. * 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 10 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard
... / VistaTM 64-bit only. * 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 10 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard
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... to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on the socket. English 11 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if...
... to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on the socket. English 11 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if...
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... recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 12 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up.
... recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 12 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by the edges where are marked with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up.
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... of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 2. Ensure fan...
... of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Step 2. Ensure fan...
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... damaged. 4. You may be activated. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the slots of the same color. English 14 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard In other words, install them in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install identical (the same brand, speed...
... damaged. 4. You may be activated. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the slots of the same color. English 14 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard In other words, install them in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install identical (the same brand, speed...
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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. 15 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at...
... power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at...
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... for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; Orange) is recommended to use . Step 2. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the...
... for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; Orange) is recommended to use . Step 2. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the...
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Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as the example graphics card. For ...
Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as the example graphics card. For ...
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... D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFire Bridge or Step 2.
... D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.) English 18 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFire Bridge or Step 2.
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... and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". English 19 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Step 2. Step 5. Remove the ATITM driver if you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system. Step 3. Please check AMD...
... and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". English 19 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Step 2. Step 5. Remove the ATITM driver if you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system. Step 3. Please check AMD...
