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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX+) ................................. 7
1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4S55FX) .................................. 8
1.5 ASRock I/O Plus
TM
(P4S55FX+/ P4S55FX) ................... 9
2 Installation...................................................... 10
Pre-installation Precautions ................................................... 10
2.1 CPU Installation .............................................................. 11
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ............................ 11
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 12
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) ........................... 14
2.5 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 15
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 16
2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ..................... 19
2.8 Making An SATA Driver Diskette ................................... 20
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 21
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 21
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 21
3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 21
3.2 Main Menu...................................................................... 22
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 24
4 Software Support ........................................... 25
4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 25
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 25
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................... 25
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 25
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................... 25
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program .................. 25
4.2.5 Contact Information ................................................ 25
Appendix ............................................................ 26
1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu .......................................... 26
2. Security Setup Menu ....................................................... 31
3. Power Setup Menu .......................................................... 32
4. Boot Setup Menu ............................................................. 33
5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 34
