ASRock FM2A55M-VG3 manual Contents

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Contents

1.

Introduction

5

 

1.1

Package Contents

5

 

1.2

Specifications

6

 

1.3

Unique Features

9

 

1.4

Motherboard Layout

13

 

1.5

I/O Panel

14

2.

Installation

15

 

Pre-installation Precautions

15

 

2.1

CPU Installation

16

 

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

16

 

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

17

 

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

18

 

2.5

Dual Graphics Operation Guide

19

 

2.6

Multi Monitor Feature

21

 

2.7

Jumpers Setup

23

 

2.8

Onboard Headers and Connectors

24

 

2.9

Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation

28

 

2.10

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2)

 

 

 

HDDs

28

 

2.11

SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation

 

 

 

Operation Guide

29

 

2.12

Driver Installation Guide

31

 

2.13

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

 

 

 

64-bit With RAID Functions

31

 

2.14

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

 

 

 

64-bit Without RAID Functions

32

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Contents FM2A55M-VG3 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Setup Utility Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications Hardware ConnectorBios Feature Support CDPage ASRock Instant Flash Unique FeaturesASRock Extreme Tuning Utility Axtu ASRock Instant BootASRock XFast RAM ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LANASRock Internet Flash ASRock Crashless BiosASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock OMG Online Management GuardASRock Restart to Uefi ASRock Fast BootASRock Interactive Uefi ASRock X-BoostFM2 Motherboard LayoutLAN Port LED Indications I/O PanelPre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationInstalling a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules DimmInstalling an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide Enjoy the benefit of AMD Dual GraphicsWhat does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? AMD Vision Engine Control Center Multi Monitor Feature Page Description Jumpers SetupSerial ATA2 Connectors Onboard Headers and ConnectorsFront Panel Audio Header Chassis Speaker Header Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector ATX Power ConnectorHot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDs Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? What is Hot Swap Function?Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDDDriver Installation Guide Set up UefiUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Page Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionF10 F12 Navigation KeysMain Screen Navigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn HomeOC Tweaker Screen CPU Frequency Multiplier Dram Timing Configuration Dram FrequencyMultiplier/Voltage Change Boost Frequency MultiplierDram Timing Control Power Down EnableVoltage Configuration Dram Voltage Dram Timing Control Dram SlotAdvanced Screen Cool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationCore C6 Mode Package C6 ModeDual Graphics North Bridge ConfigurationPrimary Graphics Adapter Share MemoryOnboard LAN South Bridge ConfigurationOnboard HD Audio Front PanelSata Controller Storage ConfigurationSata Mode Easy RAID InstallerAcpi Configuration Acpi Hpet table USB Configuration USB 2.0 ControllerLegacy USB Support System Browser Uefi Update Utility Instant FlashTool Sound EffectUefi Download Server Network Configuration Internet SettingDehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Internet FlashWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Setup Prompt Timeout Boot ScreenFast Boot Boot From Onboard LANAddOn ROM Display Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count Full Screen LogoSecurity Screen Secure BootDiscard Changes and Exit Load Uefi DefaultsExit Screen Save Changes and ExitDrivers Menu Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Running The Support CDInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB Drv4E CtrlB5 Langeng Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID ModeChoose Usable Physical Drive List to select Raid HDD Page Windows VistaTM 64-bit Page Windows 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit