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USER MANUAL P55M Pro ASROCK

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

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Motherboard Layout Motherboard Layout

22.4cm [8.6 in] FuP Ready RoHS P55M Pro PCI Express 2.0 PCIE1 PCIE2 CMOS Battery GigobHLAN PCIE3 /ISRock PCI1 Intel P55 Dual Channel DORR_B1 (44.0Ω, 240-pin moduli) DORR_B2 (44.0Ω, 240-pin moduli) DORR_B3 (44.0Ω, 240-pin moduli) DORR_B4 (44.0Ω, 240-pin moduli) ATXPWR1 1394a V9310 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18

1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header

4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple)

5 1156-Pin CPU Socket 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Blue) 24 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 25 TPM Header (TPM1)

(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, White) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)

8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 COM Port Header (COM1)

9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

10 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 29 PCI Slot (PCI1)

11 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Orange)

12 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White)

13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue)

14 Intel P55 Chipset 33 HDMI_SPDIF Header

15 16Mb SPI Flash (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)

16 USB 2.0 Header (USB12_13, Blue) 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

17 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 35 Front Panel Audio Header

(FRONT_1394, Red)

18 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)

I/O Pd@ePanel

1 2 3 4 5 8 9 7 10 16 15 14 13 12 11

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

3 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394)

4 LAN RJ-45 Port

5 Side Speaker (Gray)

6 Rear Speaker (Black)

7 Central / Bass (Orange)

8 Line In (Light Blue)

**9 Front Speaker (Lime)

10 Microphone (Pink)

11 Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors

12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

15 Optical SPDIF Out Port

16 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 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	Description
Off	No Link	Off	10Mbps connection
Blinking	Data Activity	Orange	100Mbps connection
On	Link	Green	1Gbps connection

** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels	Front Speaker(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5)		Central / Bass	Side Speaker
2 V ----
4	V	V	--
6	V	V	V	--
8	V	V	V	V

To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon

, and click "Speaker". Then you are allowed to

select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". Click "Power" to save your change.

For Windows® Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit OS:

Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon

, and click "Advanced Options" on the left side

on the bottom. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change.

If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock P55M Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance.

This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and 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 website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents1.1 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 a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield

1.21. SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
CPU - Supports the Intel ^ Core ^TM i7 and Intel ^ Core ^TM i5 Processors in the LGA1156 Package- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design-Supports Intel ^ Turbo Boost Technology-Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (seeCAUTION 1)-Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (seeCAUTION 2)-Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Intel ^ P55
Memory	-Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (seeCAUTION 3)- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots-Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory-Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (seeCAUTION 4)-Supports Intel ^ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)(seeCAUTION 5)
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 Express 2.0 x1 slot (2.5GT/s)- 1 x PCI slot-Supports ATI ^TM CrossFireXTMand Quad CrossFireXTM
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows ^ Vista ^TM Premium Level HD Audio(VIA ^ VT1708S Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s- Realtek RTL8111DL-Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports- 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port-HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (seeCAUTION 6)
Connector	- 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (seeCAUTION 7)- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)- 1 x Floppy connector- 1 x IR header- 1 x Print Port header- 1 x COM port header- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header- 1 x IEEE 1394 header- 1 x TPM header- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector- 24 pin ATX power connector- 8 pin 12V power connector- CD in header- Front panel audio connector- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)(seeCAUTION 8)
BIOS Feature - 16	Mb AMI BIOS- AMI Legal BIOS- Supports “Plug and Play”- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events- Supports 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 Version)
Unique Feature	- ASRock OC Tuner (seeCAUTION 9)- Intelligent Energy Saver (seeCAUTION 10)- Instant Boot- ASRock Instant Flash (seeCAUTION 11)- ASRock OC DNA (seeCAUTION 12)- Hybrid Booster:- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (seeCAUTION 13)- ASRock U-COP (seeCAUTION 14)- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (seeCAUTION 15)- Good Night LED
Hardware - CPU Temperature SensingMonitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
	- CPU Quiet Fan- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft	^ Windows ^ XP / XP 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit / Win7 compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required)(see CAUTION 16)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 50 of "User Manual" in the support CD.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 28 for details.
3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® Vista™. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® Vista™ 64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
5. For those CPU that only support up to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is supported through overclocking.
6. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.
7. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 32 of "User Manual" in the support CD 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 Microsoft Windows® Vista™ 64-bit / Vista™ / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

9. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner.
   ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/index.htm

10. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/feature/IES/index.html

11. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.
12. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking 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 noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.
13. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.
14. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
15. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt two different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. Please be noticed that not all the 775 CPU Fan can be used.
16. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

1.31.2wo CrossFireXDeGraphics Card SupportGridphids Card Suppor

(for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit)

ChipsetVendor	Model Name Chipset Name	Driver
ATI	MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Radeon HD Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Radeon HD ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2/A ASUS EAH4870X2/HDTI/2G *	HD 2600PRO Catalyst 9.1 HD 2600XT Catalyst 9.1RADEON HD 4350RADEON HD 4870X2	Catalyst 9.1Catalyst 9.1

* The graphics cards with * mark are supported under Windows® Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit only.
* For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireX™ Mode, please visit our website for details.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

2. Installation Installation

Pre-Installation PrecautionsPre-Installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.12CPU InstallationCPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 1156-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.

Labeled diagram of an electronic circuit board with components like capacitors and switches

1156-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 1156-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is 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 fully open position at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees.

Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).

1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

Step 3. Insert the 1156-Pin CPU:

Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with black lines.

Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

orientation key notch Pin1 orientation key notch 1156-Pln CPU

alignment key Pin1 alignment key 1156-Pin Socket

For proper inserting, please ensure 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 the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.

2.22. Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1156-Pin CPU.

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 the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt two

different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775 and LGA 1156. The white throughholes are for Socket LGA 1156 CPU fan.

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIM

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; white slots; see p.2 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install 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) (Blue Slot) (White Slot)
(1) - Populated		- Populated
(2)*	Populated	Populated	Populated	Populated

* For the configuration (2), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of white slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. Please install the memory module into the white slot (DDR3_B1) for the first priority.

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM 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.

O ← notch ← break × ← notch ← break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express

There are 1 PCI slot and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI slot: PCI slot is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIE slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireX™ function. PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireX™ function.

1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.
2. In CrossFireX ^™ mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, PCIE1 slot will work at x16 bandwidth while PCIE3 slot will work at x4 bandwidth.

Installing an expansion card installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

2.52. CrossFireX® CrossFireQ Mad CrossFireXT™ opGuidnCopseFation GuideGuide

This motherboard supports CrossFireX™ and Quad CrossFireX™ feature. CrossFireX™ technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining 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, CrossFireX™ enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireX™ feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and Vista™ OS. Quad CrossFireX™ feature are supported with Windows® Vista™ OS only. Please check AMD website for ATI™ CrossFireX™ driver updates.

1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireX™. All three CrossFireX™ components, a CrossFireX™ Ready graphics card, a CrossFireX™ Ready motherboard and a CrossFireX™ Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireX™ multi-GPU platform.
2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX™ Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX™ mode.

2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup

Different CrossFireX™ cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX™ feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireX™ cards that ATI™ has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATI™ graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

Disassembled computer motherboard with cooling fans and heatsink (no visible text or labels)

Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

CrossFire Bridge

Close-up of a mechanical assembly with visible gears and components (no readable text or symbols)

or

Close-up of a mechanical component with circular components and visible internal components (no text or symbols)

Step 2. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to 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.)

2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 2. Remove the ATI ^TM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATI ^™ driver updates.

Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows® XP OS:

A. ATI ^TM recommends Windows ^ XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows ^ XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, 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 Center. Please check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows® Vista™ OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details.

Step 4. Restart your computer.

Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer. Then you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your Windows® taskbar.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

Step 6. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Click "View", select "CrossFireX™", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireX™". Select the option according to the total GPU number on the Radeon graphics cards.

Click "Apply".

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Although you have selected the option "Enable CrossFire™", the CrossFireX™ function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFire™" in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX™ feature.

Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX ^TM or Quad CrossFireX ^TM feature.

* CrossFireX™ appearing here is a registered trademark of ATI™ Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe.
* For further information of ATI™ CrossFireX™ technology, please check AMD website for updates and details.

2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Short Open

Jumper Setting Description

or USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.2 No. 22)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, 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 jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard 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!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.2 No. 28)

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 9)

connect the blue end to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAIL Connectors These four Serial ATAIL (SATAII)

(SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 11) connectors support SATA data

(SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 10) cables for internal storage

(SATAII_3: see p.2, No. 12) devices. The current SATAII

(SATAII_4: see p.2, No. 13) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s

data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on this motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

HDD power connector

connect to the powersupply

connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB12_13) ports on the I/O panel, there are

(see p.2 No. 16) three USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB10_11)

(see p.2 No. 18)

(9-pin USB8_9)

(see p.2 No. 19)

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.

Print Port Header This is an interface for print

(25-pin LPT1) port cable that allows

(see p.11 No. 26) convenient connection of printer

devices.

TPM Header This connector supports a

(19-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (TPM

(see p.2 No. 25) system, which can securely

store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional

(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and

(see p.2 No. 24) receiving infrared

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio

(CD1: see p.2 No. 34) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.2 No. 35) convenient connec

control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below:
   A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L
   B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
   C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
   D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for 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].

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front

(see p.2 No. 23) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

(see p.2 No. 21)

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and

(see p.2 No. 20) match the black wire to the

CHA_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.2 No. 4)

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match

(see p.2 No. 3) the black wire to the ground pin.

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector

(see p.2, No. 8)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.

(see p.2 No. 2)

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

IEEE 1394 Header Besides one default IEEE 1394

(9-pin FRONT_1394) port on the I/O panel, there is one

(see p.2 No. 17) IEEE 1394 header

(FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. This IEEE 1394 header cansupport one IEEE 1394 port.

Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1)

(see p.2 No.27)

serial port module.

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA

(see p.2 No. 33) card, allows the system to

connect HDMI Digital TV/

projector/LCD devices. Please

connect the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card to

this header.

HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)

(Optional) of HDMI_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-pin)

2.92.Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2.102Installing Windows\Holding\4WindowsVista™XPVis37\Vista / Vista 64-bit With RAID Functions64-bit With RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:

..\ RAID Installation Guide

2.112Installing Windows\Holding\WindowsVista™XP\VIB/64Isbbl / Vista 64-bit Without RAID Functions64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.11.1 Installing Windows2.XP./XPIn64dbilling/WIMotoRAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration.

B. Set the option "SATAII Operation Mode" to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

2.11.2 Installing Windows2.Vista™VishidMg6widowsbit

Without RAID Functions Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows® Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY - Advanced screen - Storage Configuration.

B. Set the option "SATAII Operation Mode" to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit OS on your system.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.

B. Set the option "SATAII Operation Mode" to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows ^® Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit OS on your system.

Insert the Windows® Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit OS on your system. When you see "Where do you want to install Windows?" page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to load the Intel® AHCI drivers. Intel® AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

.. \ I386 (For Windows® Vista™ OS)

..\AMD64 (For Windows® Vista™ 64-bit OS)

After that, please insert Windows® Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.

2.122Unlied Overclocking Technology

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, 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 [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

4. Software SupportwCDeirSupportiont CD information

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit / Win7. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

ASRock P55M Pro Support-CD

2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

O ← notch ← break × ← notch ← break

2.6 "Surround Display" 2.6 "Surround Display"

(CLRCMOS1, 3-Pin jumper)

(Orifices des attaches ressortant)

(Enfoncez (4 endroits))

O ← notch ← break × ← notch ← break

2.6 "Surround Display" 2.6 "Surround Display"

(US10_11 br.9) charge 2 ports USB 2.0

(voir p.2 No. 18)

(US8_9 br.9)

(voir p.2 No. 19)

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(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm)

O ← notch ← break × ← notch ← break

2.6 "Surround Display" 2.6 "Surround Display"

Advanced screen (Avanzate) Storage Configuration.

B. Impostare "SATAII Operation Mode" su [IDE].

Advanced screen (Avanzate) Storage Configuration.

B. Impostare "SATAII Operation Mode" su [AHCI].

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

2.6 "Surround Display" 2.6 "Surround Display"

(CLRCMOS1, jumper de 3 pins)

(vea p.2, N.22)

predeterminado

Restablecimiento

de la CMOS

O ← notch ← break × ← notch ← break

2.6 "Surround Display"

Labeled diagram of a computer motherboard showing CPU socket, motherboard, and surrounding components in Chinese

1156ピンソケットの概要

O ← notch ← break X ← notch ← break

..\Surround Display Information

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2.7 ジャンパ設定

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1.1 包装盒内物品

华擎P55M Pro主板

O ← notch ← break X ← notch ← break

..\Surround Display Information

2.7 跳线设置

O ← notch ← break × ← notch ← break

..\Surround Display Information

2.7 跳線設置

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (使用带NCQ和热插拔功能的SATA / SATAII 硬碟)

步驟1：設置BIOS。

A. 進入BIOS SETUP UTILITY (BIOS設置程序)→Advanced Screen (進階界面)→Storage Configuration (存儲配置)。
B. 將” SATAII Operation Mode”(SATAII 操作模式)設置為[AHCI]。