Chassis and Power Fan Connectors

(4-pin CHA_FAN1)

GND

(see p.2 No. 16)

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

 

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

+12V

 

GND PWR_FAN_SPEED

(see p.2 No. 30)

 

Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. CHA_FAN1 fan speed can be controlled through UEFI or AXTU.

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CPU Fan Connectors

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

CPU_FAN_SPEED

cable to the connector and

(see p.2 No. 4)

+12V

 

match the black wire to the

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

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

12

24

Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1)

 

 

supply to this connector.

(see p.2 No. 6)

113

 

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,

12

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

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

1

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX 12V Power Connector

Please connect an ATX 12V

 

(4-pin ATX12V1)

power supply to this connector.

(see p.2, No. 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serial port Header

This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1)

serial port module.

 

 

 

 

(see p.2 No. 23)

 

 

 

 

 

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ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard

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ASRock FM2A55M-DGS manual Chassis and Power Fan Connectors, CPU Fan Connectors, Please connect the CPU fan, Ground pin

FM2A55M-DGS specifications

The ASRock FM2A55M-DGS is a versatile and budget-friendly micro ATX motherboard designed to support AMD's FM2 and FM2+ processors. This motherboard is well-regarded for its blend of essential features, robust performance capabilities, and user-friendly design, making it an excellent choice for both casual users and those constructing a budget-friendly gaming rig.

One of the standout features of the FM2A55M-DGS is its support for AMD’s A-Series APUs, providing integrated graphics that can deliver impressive performance for everyday tasks and light gaming. With HDMI, DVI, and VGA outputs, users have the flexibility to connect to various display types, supporting resolutions up to 1080p for a crisp visual experience. The inclusion of dual-channel DDR3 memory support allows for easy multitasking and enhances overall efficiency, accommodating up to 32GB of RAM across dual slots.

The motherboard is built on the AMD A55 chipset, ensuring reliable power delivery and excellent performance. It features a decent set of connectivity options including four SATA III ports, allowing for fast data transfers and the ability to connect multiple storage devices. Additionally, the onboard USB 3.0 ports enable high-speed peripheral connectivity, crucial for users looking to expand their systems with modern devices.

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