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P55DE3

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published September 2009

Summary of Contents for P55DE3

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: ...play Feature 24 2 9 Jumpers Setup 24 2 10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2 11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 30 2 12 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 31 2 13 Serial ATA SATA Serial ATAII SATAII Har...

Page 4: ...hipset Configuration 52 3 4 3 ACPI Configuration 53 3 4 4 IDE Configuration 54 3 4 5 PCIPnP Configuration 56 3 4 6 Floppy Configuration 57 3 4 7 Super IO Configuration 57 3 4 8 USB Configuration 58 3...

Page 5: ...the 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 we...

Page 6: ...ory Max capacity of system memory 16GB see CAUTION 4 Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP see CAUTION 5 Expansion Slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot at x16 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot at x4...

Page 7: ...jumperfree SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU VCCM PCH VTT Voltage Multi adjustment Supports I O T Intelligent Overclocking Technology Supports Smart BIOS Support CD Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial V...

Page 8: ...Disk Setup Guide on page 31 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly 8 Power Management for USB 2 0 works fine under Micros...

Page 9: ...settings With OC DNA you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours Please be...

Page 10: ...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 GIGABYTEGV RX385256H B Radeon HD 3850 Catalyst 9 7...

Page 11: ...3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7 8 9 24 25 23 22 26 27 28 29 31 32 30 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 SPEAKER 1 Purple 3 1156 Pin CPU Socket 19 USB 2 0 Hea...

Page 12: ...he type of speaker you use TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central Bass Side Speaker No 7 No 4 No 5 No 3 2 V 4 V V 6 V V V 8 V V V V LAN Port ACT LIN...

Page 13: ...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 c...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...function 1 In single VGA card mode it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot 2 In CrossFireXTM mode please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 sl...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...oad 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 Center Please check Microsoft...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...me and system setup parameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a...

Page 25: ...rt SATA data SATAII_2 see p 11 No 13 cables for internal storage SATAII_3 see p 11 No 11 devices The current SATAII SATAII_4 see p 11 No 14 interface allows up to 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate FLOPPY1 P...

Page 26: ...or AC 97 audio panel E Enter BIOS Setup Utility Enter Advanced Settings and then select Chipset Configuration Set the Front Panel Control option from Auto to Enabled F Enter Windows system Click the i...

Page 27: ...GND HDLED HDLED 1 System Panel Header This header accommodates 9 pin PANEL1 several system front panel see p 11 No 20 functions FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND 12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Though this motherboard provides...

Page 28: ...COM1 serial port module see p 11 No 23 CCTS 1 DDSR 1 DDTR 1 RRXD1 DDCD 1 TTXD1 GND RRTS 1 RRI 1 1 1 GND 5V SPDIFOUT HDMI_SPDIFHeader HDMI_SPDIF header providing 3 pin HDMI_SPDIF1 SPDIF audio output t...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices This section will guide you to install the SATA SATAII hard disks STEP1 Install the SATA SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of you...

Page 33: ...Host controller Interface AHCI a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort NOTE What is Hot Plug Function If the SATA SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID...

Page 34: ...ore 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 interfa...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...skette A Insert the Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system B During POST at the beginning of system boot up press F11 key and then a window for boot devices selection appears Please se...

Page 37: ...step 1 of page 36 When done exit Setup 3 Make a SATA SATAII driver diskette as step 2 of page 36 Begin Windows setup by booting from the installation CD 4 At the beginning of Windows setup press F6 to...

Page 38: ...u links 3 Open the Intel Storage Utility from the Start Menu and select Create RAID volume from Existing Hard Drive from the Actions menu This will activate the Create RAID volume from Existing Hard D...

Page 39: ...ive to boot your system and follow the instruction to install Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system When you see Where do you want to install Windows page please insert the ASRock Support C...

Page 40: ...Installing Windows Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit Vista XP XP 64 bit Vista XP XP 64 bit Vista XP XP 64 bit Vista XP XP 64 bit VistaTM TM TM TM TM Vista Vista Vista Vista VistaTM TM TM TM TM 64 bit W...

Page 41: ...aTM VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system Insert the Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system and follow the instruction to install Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64...

Page 42: ...verclocking FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI PCIE buses Before you enable Untied Overclocking function please enter Overclock Mode option of BIOS setup to set the selection from Auto to Manua...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 Navigation Key s Function Descr...

Page 45: ...ocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard 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 Configu ratio...

Page 46: ...tically enable the overclocking function when your CPU is heavy loaded BCLK Frequency MHz Use this option to adjust BCLK Internal Base Clock frequency PCIE Frequency MHz Use this option to adjust PCIE...

Page 47: ...figuration options Auto 2 to 10 DRAM tRRD This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD Configuration options Configuration options Auto 4 to 7 DRAM tRTP This controls the number of DRAM clocks for...

Page 48: ...to 1 55V The default value is Auto PCH Voltage Use this to select PCH Voltage Configuration options Auto 1 05V to 1 25V The default value is Auto CPU_PLL Voltage Use this to select CPU_PLL Voltage Co...

Page 49: ...figuration ACPI Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for CPU BIOS Update Utility ASRock I...

Page 50: ...licious software to execute code This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No Excute Memory Protection Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature it requires a computer sys...

Page 51: ...am into C State package limit register This itemappears only when you set the item Intel R C STATE tech to Enabled Configuration options Auto C1 C3 and C6 The default value is Auto Please note that en...

Page 52: ...Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select PCI or PCI Express as the boot graphic adapter priority The default value is PCI Onboard H...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...on options IDE RAID AHCI and Disabled The default value is IDE If you select IDE mode the options SATAII 1 2 3 4 Configuration and SATAII 5 6 Configuration will appear If you select RAID or AHCI mode...

Page 55: ...nd data integrity for compatible IDE devices S M A R T Use this item to enable or disable the S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology feature Configuration options Disabled Auto En...

Page 56: ...American Megatrends Inc PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster 64 Enabled Advanced 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP...

Page 57: ...Q4 2E8 IRQ3 Infrared Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it Configuration options Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 and 2E8 IRQ3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Floppy Configurat...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...3 5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Scr...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...and exit setup Select OK to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY with out saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option it will pop out the following message Discard changes Select OK to disca...

Page 63: ...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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