ASROCK A55iCafe User Manual

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................. 5
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specications ............................................................................. 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 11
1.4 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) ........................... 17
2.5 Dual Graphics Operation Guide ................................................ 18
2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features ........................... 20
2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ................................. 23
2.8 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 24
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors ....................................... 25
2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks
Installation .............................................................................. 30
2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs .. 30
2.12 SATA / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot Swap Feature and
Operation Operation Guide ........................................................ 31
2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 33
2.14 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .................................................. 33
2.14.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 33
2.14.2 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
With RAID Functions ..................................................... 34
2.15 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................. 35
2.15.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 35
2.15.2 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
Without RAID Functions ................................................ 36

ASROCK A55iCafe Specifications

General

Brand	ASROCK
Model	A55iCafe
Category	Motherboard
Language	English