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H55M Pro

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published November 2009

Summary of Contents for H55DE3

Page 2: ...or implied including but not limited to the implied warran ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents...

Page 3: ...CI and PCI Express Slots 21 2 7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 22 2 8 Surround Display Feature 26 2 9 Jumpers Setup 26 2 10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27 2 11 HDMI_SPDIF Header...

Page 4: ...et Configuration 48 3 4 3 ACPI Configuration 50 3 4 4 Storage Configuration 51 3 4 5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3 4 6 Super IO Configuration 54 3 4 7 USB Configuration 55 3 5 Hardware Health Event Monito...

Page 5: ...BIOS software might be updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock websit...

Page 6: ...system memory 16GB see CAUTION 5 Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP see CAUTION 6 Expansion Slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot at x16 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot at x4 mode 2 5GT s 1 x PCI...

Page 7: ...PEED LED 1 x IEEE 1394 Port HD Audio Jack Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Front Speaker Microphone see CAUTION 10 Connector 5 x SATAII 3 0Gb s connectors support NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug functions see...

Page 8: ...und Blaster X Fi MB OEM and Trial Version Unique Feature ASRock OC Tuner see CAUTION 13 Intelligent Energy Saver see CAUTION 14 Instant Boot ASRock Instant Flash see CAUTION 15 ASRock OC DNA see CAUTI...

Page 9: ...d only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID HBR is supported under Windows 7 64 bit 7 VistaTM 64 bit VistaTM 10 For microphone input this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes For audio out...

Page 10: ...t the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard 17 Although this motherboard offers stepless control it is not recommended to perform over clocking Frequencies other than the re...

Page 11: ...T DI 512M DDR2 Radeon HD4350 Catalyst 9 7 GECUBE HD4850 512M GDDR3 Radeon HD4850 Catalyst 9 7 Gigabyte GV RX26T256HP B Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 9 7 GIGABYTE GV RX385256H B Radeon HD 3850 Catalyst 9 7...

Page 12: ...1 1 SATAII_1 1394a DX10 32 33 34 1 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 18 System Panel Header PANEL1 Orange 2 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 USB 2 0 Header USB6_7 Blue 3 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 20 USB 2 0 Head...

Page 13: ...K LED SPEED LED There are two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications Activity Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status D...

Page 14: ...low instructions according to the OS you install For Windows XP XP 64 bit OS Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon Click Jack and then click Configuration In Configuration screen please check the item I...

Page 15: ...2 Pre installation Precautions 2 2 Pre installation Precautions 2 2 Pre installation Precautions 2 2 Pre installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard...

Page 16: ...found Otherwise the CPU will be seriously damaged Step 1 Open the socket Step 1 1 Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab Step 1 2 Rotate the load lever to...

Page 17: ...to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket Step 3 3 Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion Step 3 4 Verify that th...

Page 18: ...U Step 1 Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface Step 2 Place the heatsink onto the socket Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on...

Page 19: ...stall identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 Blue Slot White Slot...

Page 20: ...IMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward Step 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cau...

Page 21: ...ard mode it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot 2 In CrossFireXTM mode please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots Therefore PCIE1 slot w...

Page 22: ...multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units GPU in a single PC Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism CrossFir...

Page 23: ...onnector to D Sub interface and then connect the D Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D Sub adapter Step 2 Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnec...

Page 24: ...there is no need to download it again http www microsoft com windowsxp sp2 default mspx B You must have Microsoft NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Cent...

Page 25: ...lected or not if not please select it again and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature Step 7 You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireXTM feature Cros...

Page 26: ...efault setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds However please...

Page 27: ...d headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard S...

Page 28: ...s see p 12 No 34 convenient connection and control of audio devices Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard supports 2 pin CI1 CASE OPEN detection feature see p 12 No 16 that detects if the chassis...

Page 29: ...tem Panel Header This header accommodates 9 pin PANEL1 several system front panel see p 12 No 18 functions Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis 4 pin SPEAKER 1 speaker to this header see...

Page 30: ...IFHeader HDMI_SPDIF header providing 3 pin HDMI_SPDIF1 SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA see p 12 No 33 card allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV projector LCD devices Please connect the HDMI_SPD...

Page 31: ...SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard Then connect the white end B or C of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card A black end B white end 2 pin C white end 3 p...

Page 32: ...refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card white end 2 pin B white end 3 pin C Please do not connect th...

Page 33: ...isk may fail to run at SATAII mode Western Digital If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted SATA 1 5Gb s will be enabled On the other hand if you want to enable SATAII 3 0Gb s please remove the jumpers from pin...

Page 34: ...ot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA SATAII HDD 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial AT T T T TA SA A SA A SA A SA A SAT T T T TA Serial A A Serial A A Ser...

Page 35: ...you process the SATA SATAII HDD Hot Plug please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack A 7 pin SATA data cable B SATA power cable with SATA 15 pin power connector interface...

Page 36: ...HDD Connect SATA data cable to the SATA SATAII HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA SATAII HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Unplug Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the...

Page 37: ...dows 2 17 1 Installing Windows 2 17 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions Fun...

Page 38: ...nology echnology echnology echnology echnology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology which means during overclocking FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI PCIE buses Before you...

Page 39: ...t button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions a...

Page 40: ...2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key Navigatio...

Page 41: ...It should be done at your own risk and expense Load Memory EZ OC Setting You can use this option to load memory EZ overclocking setting Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your memory an...

Page 42: ...ns appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Timing Control Use this item to control DRAM Timing DRAM tCL Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing Configuration options Auto 6 to 11 DRAM t...

Page 43: ...o 15 DRAM tWTR This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWTR Configuration options Auto 2 to 10 DRAM tRRD This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD Configuration options Configuration option...

Page 44: ...s to select VTT Voltage Configuration options Auto 1 11V to 1 55V The default value is Auto PCH Voltage Use this to select PCH Voltage Configuration options Auto 1 05V 1 15V and 1 25V The default valu...

Page 45: ...figuration ACPI Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for CPU BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash ASRock I...

Page 46: ...processor with No Execute NX Memory Protection can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No Excute Me...

Page 47: ...ll programme into C State package limit register Configuration options Auto C3 and C6 The default value is Auto Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stabil...

Page 48: ...256MB DVMT Mode Select Use this option to adjust DVMT mode The default value is DVMT Mode DVMT Dynamic Video Memory Technology is an architecture that offers breakthrough performance for the motherbo...

Page 49: ...he OnBoard Lan feature Onboard 1394 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard 1394 feature Intel VT d Configuration Use this to enable or disable Intel VT d technology Intel Virtualization Tech...

Page 50: ...be hidden Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit Restore on AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC power loss If Power Off...

Page 51: ...ration SATAII5 eSATA1 Configuration Compatible Enhanced IDE AHCI Disabled Options 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration...

Page 52: ...detect the hard disk drive After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS use a disk utility such as FDISK to partition and format the new IDE hard disk drives This is necessary so that you can...

Page 53: ...tion PCIPnP Configuration PCI Latency Timer The default value is 32 It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards specifications require other settings PCI IDE B...

Page 54: ...is ECP EPP If this option is set to ECP EPP it will show the EPP version in the following item EPP Version Configuration options Normal Bi Directional and ECP EPP EPP Version Use this item to set the...

Page 55: ...pport if USB devices are connected Disabled USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS setup when Disabled is selected If you have USB compatibility issue it is recommended to select...

Page 56: ...Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU t...

Page 57: ...tion F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Boot AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num Lock Enabled Aut...

Page 58: ...this option to select logo in POST screen This option only appears when you enable the option Full Screen Logo Configuration options Auto EuP Scenery and ASRock The default value is Auto Boot From On...

Page 59: ...ard Changes and Exit When you select this option it will pop out the following message Discard changes and exit setup Select OK to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY with out saving any changes Discard Chang...

Page 60: ...Running The Support CD Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If...

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