ASRock P55M Pro Motherboard Installation Guide
This guide walks you through the installation of the ASRock P55M Pro motherboard, covering package contents, required tools, and the proper sequence for mounting the board, connecting power, and attaching peripherals. It also references the full user manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
Key sections include a specifications overview, detailed connector pin‑outs, BIOS setup notes, RAID configuration, audio and LAN setup, and safety warnings. The guide also highlights unique ASRock features such as the OC Tuner and Intelligent Energy Saver.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 8.8") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1156 |
| Chipset | Intel® P55 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| SATA Ports | 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111DL) |
| Audio Codec | VIA® VT1708S 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
It uses an LGA1156 socket that supports Intel® Core™ i7 and i5 processors.