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FM2A55M-DGS User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 2
purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 3
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 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 21 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 4
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 45 3.4.3 South Bridge 60 4. Software Support 61 4.1 Install Operating System 61 4.2 Support CD Information 61 4.2.1 Running Support CD 61 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 61 4.2.3 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 5
Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in, 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 6
CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in, 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm - Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Support for Socket FM2 100W processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - UMI-Link GEN2 - AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) - Dual Channel DDR3 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 7
- DRAM, VDDP, VDDR, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD Live! Explorer, AMD Fusion, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 8
overclocking. CAUTION! 1. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 9
reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. In XFast RAM, it fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 10
watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 11
ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 12
ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusement. 12 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 13
USB2 B: USB3 RJ-45 LAN X Fast RAM LAN CMOS BATTERY Dual Graphics 1 CLRCMOS1 PCIE1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCIE2 IR1 1 PCI1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 USB4_5 1 DX11 ErP/EuP Ready AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset RoHS SPEAKER1 1 64Mb BIOS 1 LPT1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 14
) 10 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 refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 15
2. Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor (8.9-in x 7.6-in, 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 16
Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: STEP 4: Match The CPU Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 17
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in the - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 18
motherboard. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 19
is only supported with Windows® 7 OS, and is not available with Windows® VistaTM / XP OS. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 20
Click "Enable CrossFireTM" and click "Apply" to save your change. Step 10. Reboot your system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. * Dual Graphics appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 21
(D-Sub and DVI-D), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for D-Sub and DVI-D to support dual VGA output so that D-Sub and DVI-D can drive same or different - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 22
-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard. 4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again. 5. Set up a multi-monitor display. For Windows® XP OS: Right click the desktop - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 23
function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 24
find this option, please shut down your system and install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the other front USB port then try again. Step5. Enter Windows. Execute ASRock support CD and install CIR Driver. (It is listed at the bottom of driver list.) 24 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 25
chassis on the market. 3. The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug function. Please install it before you boot the system. * ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock motherboards. Please refer to ASRock website for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com 25 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 26
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 ac- tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 27
cause permanent damage of the motherboard! Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_1: see p.13, No. 7) (SATA_2: see p.13, No. 8) (SATA_3: see p.13, No. 9) (SATA_4: see p.13, No. 10) (SATA_5: see p.13, No. 12) (SATA_6: see p.13, No. 11) These six Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 28
allows convenient connection and 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 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 29
System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.13 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 30
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 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 31
Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) chipset that supports Serial ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10) functions. You may install SATA3 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 32
might not be supported by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA2 Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure your SATA2 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA2 HDD - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 33
data cable to end (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin the motherboard's SATA2 cable. connector. SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector ( attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA2 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 34
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. 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 35
® XP on your SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP. Using SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Configuration. B. Set the " - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 36
mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Using SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 37
ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 38
3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description / Moves cursor left or right to select Screens / Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 39
Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your components and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. APU/PCIE Frequency (MHz) This - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 40
by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor adjust the value of this item. CPU NB/GFX Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of CPU NB/GFX voltage. However, for selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 41
is [Auto]. CAS# Write Latency (tCWL) Use this item to change CAS# Write Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. CAS# Latency (tCL) Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 42
Precharge (tRTP) Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. Four Activate Window (tFAW) Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to select - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 43
3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Nouth Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Network Configuration. Setting wrong values - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 44
default value is [Disabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 45
you to enable or disable the "Onboard HDMI HD Audio" feature. Dual Graphics This item appears only when you install AMD RADEON HD7450/7470/7570/7670 graphics card on this motherboard. Use this to enable or disable Dual Graphics feature. If you enable this option, the primary monitor will be onboard - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 46
when PCI Sound Card is plugged. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Good Night LED Enable this option to turn off Power LED when the system is power on. The keyboard LED - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 47
RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 48
3.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port. Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port. Configuration options: [3F8h / IRQ4] and [3E8h / IRQ4]. Infrared Port Use this item to enable or disable the - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 49
3.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit. Restore on AC/Power Loss This - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 50
item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 50 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 51
to below descriptions for the details of these four options: [Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. 51 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 52
Configuration Internet Setting Use this item to set up the internet connection mode. Configuration options: [DHCP (Auto IP)] and [PPPOE]. UEFI Download Server Use this item to select UEFI firmware download server for Internet Flash. Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and [China]. 52 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 53
to modify the system time are required. UEFI Download Utility Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just save the new UEFI file to - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 54
updates from our servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows OS. Please note that you must be running on a DHCP configured computer in order to enable this function. Would you like to save current setting user - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 55
guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Over Temperature Protection Use this item to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Enabled]. Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 56
, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Boot Failure Guard Count - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 57
CSM parameters Launch Video OpROM policy Use this to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM. The default value is [Legacy only]. 57 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 58
3.8 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. Secure Boot Control Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot Control. The default value is [Enabled]. Secure Boot - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 59
Fixed Media The default value is [Deny Execute]. Key Management 59 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 60
3.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 61
install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 62
a HDD Larger Than 2TB This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow below procedure to install the operating system. 1. Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Press - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 63
Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow below procedure to install the operating system. 1. Please make sure to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 64
7. And then key in drvcfg -s [Drv number] [Ctrl number] to enter Raid Utility. For example: key in drvcfg -s 4E B5. 8. Choose Logical Drive Main Menu to set up Raid Drive. 9. Choose Logical Drive Create Menu to create a Raid Drive. 10. Choose Usable Physical Drive List to select Raid HDD. 64 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 65
. After set up Raid size, please click Start to Create. 14. Press to exit Utility. 15. During reboot, please press to enter Boot Manual. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 65 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 66
Guide to install OS. If you install Windows® 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in a large hard disk (ex. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to boot into Windows® or install driver/ utilities. If you encounter this problem, you will need to following instructions to fix this problem. Windows - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 67
B. Disable "Volume Shadow Copy" service. a. Type "computer management" in the Start Menu, then press "Enter". b. Go to "Services and Applications>Services"; Then double click "Volume Shadow Copy". c. Set "Startup type" to "Disable" then Click "OK". 67 - ASRock FM2A55M-DGS | User Manual - Page 68
C. Reboot your system. D. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities. Windows® 7 64-bit: A. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take
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FM2A55M-DGS
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2012
Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.