RAID Installation Guide
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... Storage. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. Please read the RAID configurations in the support CD. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard...
... Storage. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. 1. Please read the RAID configurations in the support CD. Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard...
User Manual
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All rights reserved. 1 P55M Pro User Manual Version 1.1 Published August 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 P55M Pro User Manual Version 1.1 Published August 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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...of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of the FCC Rules. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may cause ...undesired operation. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted ...
...of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of the FCC Rules. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may cause ...undesired operation. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted ...
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... this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. In case any modifications of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...
... this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. In case any modifications of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...
User Manual
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... without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that supports Intel 1156-Pin CPU. Step 5. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 17 Align fasteners with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 6. Secure excess cable with...
... without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that supports Intel 1156-Pin CPU. Step 5. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 17 Align fasteners with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 6. Secure excess cable with...
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... combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.7.1 Graphics Cards Setup Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready...
... combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.7.1 Graphics Cards Setup Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready...
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.... Set the Front Panel Control option from sound sources such as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to this header. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the ground pin. 28 Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to install your system. 2. Internal...
.... Set the Front Panel Control option from sound sources such as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to this header. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the ground pin. 28 Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to install your system. 2. Internal...
User Manual
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...or C) of HDMI VGA card vendor. white end (2-pin) (B) white end (3-pin) (C) Step 4. Install the HDMI VGA card to the user manual of HDMI_SPDIF cable to HDMI device, such as a digital television (DTV). Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer... to your system. 31 Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may cause permanent damage to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 11, No....
...or C) of HDMI VGA card vendor. white end (2-pin) (B) white end (3-pin) (C) Step 4. Install the HDMI VGA card to the user manual of HDMI_SPDIF cable to HDMI device, such as a digital television (DTV). Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer... to your system. 31 Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may cause permanent damage to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 11, No....
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...HDD damage and data loss. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.15 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA... limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5. SATA power...
...HDD damage and data loss. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.15 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA... limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5. SATA power...
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... set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 43 Please refer to [Manual].
... set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 43 Please refer to [Manual].
User Manual
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... to select Overclock Mode. CPU Ratio Setting QPI Frequency DRAM Frequency 21 [21] 4.800GT [Auto] DDR3_1333 [Auto] DRAM Timing Control ASRock VDrop Control CPU Voltage DRAM Voltage [With VDrop] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to adjust BCLK (Internal Base... Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. It should be [Auto] for the details of Boot Failure Guard. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your own risk and expense. Please refer to adjust...
... to select Overclock Mode. CPU Ratio Setting QPI Frequency DRAM Frequency 21 [21] 4.800GT [Auto] DDR3_1333 [Auto] DRAM Timing Control ASRock VDrop Control CPU Voltage DRAM Voltage [With VDrop] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to adjust BCLK (Internal Base... Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. It should be [Auto] for the details of Boot Failure Guard. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your own risk and expense. Please refer to adjust...
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...Enhanced Training Use this to select CPU_PLL Voltage. Configuration options: [With VDrop] and [Without VDrop]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Overdrive Offset]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.47V] to [63]. DRAM Command ...Auto], [2] to [1.55V]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.11V] to [13]. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [2] to enable or disable ASRock VDrop control. DRAM tFAW This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRTP. Configuration options : [Disabled], [Enabled] and [Auto]. Configuration options: ...
...Enhanced Training Use this to select CPU_PLL Voltage. Configuration options: [With VDrop] and [Without VDrop]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual] and [Overdrive Offset]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.47V] to [63]. DRAM Command ...Auto], [2] to [1.55V]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.11V] to [13]. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [2] to enable or disable ASRock VDrop control. DRAM tFAW This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRTP. Configuration options : [Disabled], [Enabled] and [Auto]. Configuration options: ...
User Manual
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... system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to set the chassis fan speed. The default is value [Full On]. The...
... system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to set the chassis fan speed. The default is value [Full On]. The...
Quick Installation Guide
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... and endurance. More detailed information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this motherboard, please visit our website for a 3.5-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...
... and endurance. More detailed information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this motherboard, please visit our website for a 3.5-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...
Quick Installation Guide
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...32 of your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the support CD. 2. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 8 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Overclocking may be done at your hardware devices to SATAII mode. It should be... hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 3 for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in the support CD to adjust your system by overclocking. Please visit our website for proper connection. 7. Before you to surveil your...
...32 of your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the support CD. 2. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm 8 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Overclocking may be done at your hardware devices to SATAII mode. It should be... hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 3 for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in the support CD to adjust your system by overclocking. Please visit our website for proper connection. 7. Before you to surveil your...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 1156. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Place the heatsink onto the socket. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Apply thermal interface material onto... 1. Ensure fan cables are for 1156-Pin CPU. If you press down lightly on the socket surface. Align fasteners with tie-wrap to the instruction manuals of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever.
... 1156. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan. 13 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Place the heatsink onto the socket. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Apply thermal interface material onto... 1. Ensure fan cables are for 1156-Pin CPU. If you press down lightly on the socket surface. Align fasteners with tie-wrap to the instruction manuals of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever.
Quick Installation Guide
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...a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in any 3D application. Insert ...of CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM OS only.
...a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in any 3D application. Insert ...of CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® VistaTM OS only.
Quick Installation Guide
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...Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 23) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. You don't need to connect them for HD ...) (see p.2 No. 4) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. 24 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1.
...Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 23) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. You don't need to connect them for HD ...) (see p.2 No. 4) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. 24 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1.
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... Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 28 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto]... to install Windows?" 2.11.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to [Manual]. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system, and follow below steps. Please refer to load the ...
... Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 28 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto]... to install Windows?" 2.11.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to [Manual]. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system, and follow below steps. Please refer to load the ...
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The BIOS Setup program is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD. 4. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP. It will enhance motherboard features. 3. When you wish to ... utility; The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you to display the menus. 29 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English It is enabled in the Support CD to scroll through its test routines. EXE" from the BIN folder in your CD-ROM drive.
The BIOS Setup program is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD. 4. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP. It will enhance motherboard features. 3. When you wish to ... utility; The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you to display the menus. 29 ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard English It is enabled in the Support CD to scroll through its test routines. EXE" from the BIN folder in your CD-ROM drive.