ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide

ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 Motherboard Installation Guide

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: Quick Start Guide
Language: English
Pages: 205
File format: PDF
File size: 5.7 MB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 01 October, 2023
Models: P55DE, P55DE3
MD5 checksum: A4E9BFF682F3A29D6D2DFC33793E2C41
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About this manual

This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock P55DE Pro / P55DE3 motherboard, its specifications, and step‑by‑step procedures for installing the CPU, memory, and other components. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for more detailed information.

Key sections cover the motherboard layout, I/O panel, connector descriptions, BIOS features, pre‑installation precautions, CPU installation, and safety warnings. The guide includes a specifications table, a list of supported graphics cards, and links to ASRock’s website for the latest drivers and utilities.

What's inside

Introduction
Package Contents
Specifications
Motherboard Layout
I/O Panel
Installation Procedure
Pre‑installation Precautions
CPU Installation
Connector Overview
BIOS Features

Specifications

Form Factor	ATX (12.0 in x 8.3 in)
CPU Socket	LGA1156 (1156‑Pin)
Memory Slots	4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
Maximum System Memory	16 GB
Chipset	Intel® P55
LAN Controller	Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet
SATA Connectors	4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors

Frequently asked questions

How many DDR3 DIMM slots does the motherboard have?

The motherboard provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.

What type of CPU socket does the motherboard use?

It uses an LGA1156 1156‑Pin CPU socket.

What is the maximum supported system memory?

The board supports up to 16 GB of system memory.

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