ASRock A55 Pro User Manual - Page 3

Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2. Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 16 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 17 2.6 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 21 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 23 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 26 2.9 Jumpers Setup 28 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 34 2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs .. 34 2.13 SATA / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot Swap Feature and Operation Operation Guide 35 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 37 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 37 2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 37 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 38 2.16 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 39 2.16.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 39 2.16.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 40 3