Asrock SH55DE3 INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

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. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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Published November 2009

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1 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header 4 1156-Pin CPU Socket (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 21 System Panel He ader (P ANEL1, Ora nge)

(Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Blue) 22 TPM Header (TPM1)

6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, White) 24 COM Port Header (COM1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 25 HDMI_SPDIF Header 8 16Mb SPI Flash (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 9 Intel H55 Chipset 26 Front Panel Audio Header 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 11 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 27 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 12 Fourth SAT AII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 28 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, White) 13 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2, Red) 29 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) 14 Primary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_1, Red) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Blue) 15 Third SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_3, Red) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 32 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 17 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)

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* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

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1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) ** 8 Front Speaker (Lime) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 9 Microphone (Pink)

4 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 Powered eSAT AII/USB Connectors 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 HDMI Port 6 Optical SPDIF Out Port 13 VGA/DVI-D Port 7 Line In (Light Blue) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

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

LAN Port LED Indications

ACT/LINK LED

LAN Port

SPEED LED

** 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 Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In

(No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -4VV---6 VVV-8 VVVV

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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. Click “Jack” and then click “Configuration”. In “Configuration” screen, please check the item “Independent Headphone”.

For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon. Click “Advanced Options” on the right side on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, please check the item “Independent Headphone”.

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1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock H55DE3 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 a nd step-by-ste p installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be f ound 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

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock H55DE3 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-in, 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock H55DE3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock H55DE3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-in, 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm

- Solid Capacitor for CPU power

CPU - Supports Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 and Pentium® G6950

Processors in LGA1156 Package

- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design

- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Intel® H55

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Supports DDR3 2600+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/ 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Max. capacity of 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)

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s)

- 2 x PCI slots

- Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireX

Graphics * * Requires a Processor with Intel® Graphics Technology

- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD

- Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10

- Max. shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 7)

- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 8)

- Supports HDMI 1.3a Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200

- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz

- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.3a (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 9)

- Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback

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Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1718S Audio Codec)

- Supports HDMI Audio with Dolby True HD a nd DTS HD Master Audio (when Intel® CoreTM i5 600 series / i3 500 series / Pentium® G6950 CPU is installed)

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 11DL

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port

- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port

- 1 x HDMI Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 4 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)

- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10)

Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot

Plug” functions (see CAUTION 11)

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x TPM header

- 1 x Chassis Intrusion header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12)

BIOS Feature - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, VCCM, SB, VTT, PCH PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)

- Supports Smart BIOS

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Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),

ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound 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 CAUTION 16)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 18)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

- Good Night LED Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control

- CASE OPEN detection

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit

/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required)

(see CAUTION 19)

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

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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 thirdparty 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.

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CAUTION!

1. Intel® CoreTM i3 and Pentium® G6950 processors do not support Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please che ck page 45 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 28 for details.

4. 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 15 for proper installation.

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6. For those CPU that only support up to DDR3 1333, the XMP DDR3 1600 is supported through overclocking.

7. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.

8. You can choose to use two of the three monitors only. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. Besides, with the DVIto-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the same features as HDMI port.

9. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. Deep Color mode will be enabled 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 output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

11. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 32 of “User M a nual” 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.

12. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

13. 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

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14. 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

15. 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 <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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 a nd the he atsink when you install the PC syste m.

19. 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.

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Chipset Model Name Chipset Name Driver Vendor ATI

ASUS-EAH4350-SILENT-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 MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Radeon HD 2600PRO Catalyst 9.7 Powercolor HD3650/512M Radeon HD 3650 Catalyst 9.7 Powercolor HD3870/512MB Radeon HD 3870 Catalyst 9.7 Powercolor HD4670/512MB-GDDR3 Radeon HD4670 Catalyst 9.7

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* For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireX ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

Mode, please visit our website for details.

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InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

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.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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CPU Installation

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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

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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.

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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 posi-

tion at approxi mately 135 degrees .

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open posi-

tion at approxi mately 100 degrees .

Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick a nd Pla ce 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 1 156-Pin CPU:

Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are

marked with black lines.

black line

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-Pin CPU

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

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Step 3-3. Carefully pla ce 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.

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

For proper installation, plea se kindly refer to the instruction ma nuals of your CPU fan a nd 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.

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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.

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

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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

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 chiptype) 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.6), 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 T e chnology.

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.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

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 brea k

on the slot.

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.

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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.

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

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

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

There are 2 PCI slots and 4 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 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM 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 slots. Therefore, PCIE2 slot will work at x16 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth.

3. If you install a PCI Express x1 graphics card on PCIE3 slot, PCIE4 slot will work at x1 bandwidth.

4. If you want PCIE4 slot to work at x4 bandwidth, please do not install PCI Express device on PCIE3 slot.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling 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.

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This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM 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, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireX check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.

2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup

2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup

2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup2.5.1 Graphics Cards Setup

1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the

performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a

CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a

CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to

benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards

will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.

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

Step 1. I n sert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon

graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

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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.)

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Step 2. Connect the D VI monitor ca ble to the DVI connector on the Ra deon graphics

card on PCIE2 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.)

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2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup

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 ATITM 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 ATITM driver updates.

Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows® XP OS:

A. ATITM 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® VistaTM OS:

Install the CA TALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website f or 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.

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Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select

“CrossFireXTM”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireXTM”. 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 CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireX function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” 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 CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireX

feature.

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

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2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

2.6 Surround Display Feature

2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

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

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2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup

2.7 Jumpers Setup

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.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2 No. 2) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher sta ndby current provided by power

supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1) (see p.2 No. 16)

Clear CMOSDefault

Short Open

or USB wake up events.

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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 of f the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper ca p 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 clearCMOS action.

If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option “Clear Status” to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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!

Serial A T AII Connectors These four Serial AT AII (SAT AII)

(SAT AII_1: see p.2, No. 14) connectors support SATA data (SAT AII_2: see p.2, No. 13) cables for internal storage (SAT AII_3: see p.2, No. 15) devices. The current SATAII (SAT AII_4: see p.2, No. 12) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s

SAT AII_4 SA TAII_2

SAT AII_3 SA TAII_1

data transfer rate.

Serial A TA (SA TA) 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.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 1 1) three USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB8_9) (see p.2 No. 18)

(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 19)

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TPM Header This connector supports a

(19-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (see p.2 No. 22) 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. 23) receiving infrared module.

Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard supports

(2-pin CI1) CASE OPEN detection feature (see p.2 No. 17) that detects if the chassis cover

has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 26) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

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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].

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System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 21) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2 No. 20)

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and (see p.2 No. 10) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

(3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 32)

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.

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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 ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2, No. 7)

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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.

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ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(8-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 1)

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.

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Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1) serial port module. (see p.2 No.24)

HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI V GA (see p.2 No. 25) 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.

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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.

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If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, plea se f ollow below procedures according to the OS you install.

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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 “SATA Operation Mode” to [IDE].

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

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STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the option “SATA Operation Mode” to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the option “SATA Operation Mode” to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

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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.

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3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

3. BIOS Information

3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> 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 <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, 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.

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This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CDROM 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 doubleclick on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

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1. Einführung1. Einführung

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Wir danken Ihnen für den Kauf des ASRock H55DE3 Motherboard, ein zuverlässiges Produkt, welches unter den ständigen, strengen Qualitätskontrollen von ASRock gefertigt wurde. Es bietet Ihnen exzellente Leistung und robustes De sign, ge mäß der Verpflichtung von ASRock zu Qualität und Halbarkeit. Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung führt in das Motherboard und die schrittweise Installation ein. Details über das Motherboard finden Sie in der Bedienungsanleitung auf der Support-CD.

Da sich Motherboard-Spezifikationen und BIOS-Software verändern können, kann der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ebenfalls jederzeit geändert werden. Für den Fall, dass sich Änderungen an diesem Handbuch ergeben, wird eine neue Version auf der ASRock-Website, ohne weitere Ankündigung, verfügbar sein. Die neuesten Grafikkarten und unterstützten CPUs sind auch auf der ASRock-Website aufgelistet. ASRock-Website: http://www.asrock.com Wenn Sie technische Unterstützung zu Ihrem Motherboard oder spezifische Informationen zu Ihrem Modell benötigen, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Webseite: www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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ASRock H55D3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung ASRock H55D3 Support-CD Zwei Serial ATA (SATA) -Datenkabel (optional) Ein I/O Shield

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