ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Installation Guide

ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 motherboard installation guide, including installation steps and precautions.

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: Installation Guide
Language: English
Pages: 244
File format: PDF
File size: 7.4 MB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Models: P55, USB3
MD5 checksum: C4FB3AD8C03DBD216FB2ADFEB7FA9584
PDF: ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 Motherboard Installation Guide PDF

About this manual

This guide introduces the ASRock P55 Pro/USB3 motherboard, its ATX form factor, component layout, and key connectors such as CPU socket, DIMM slots, SATA ports, and USB ports. It also provides safety precautions and preparation steps before installation.

Step‑by‑step instructions cover CPU installation, memory module placement, connecting power and I/O cables, and configuring BIOS features like overclocking and memory profiles. The document ends with troubleshooting tips and references to the full user manual on the support CD.

What's inside

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

Specifications

Form Factor	ATX (12.0‑in x 8.6‑in)
CPU Socket	1156‑Pin LGA1156
Memory Slots	4 x DDR3 DIMM
Maximum Memory Capacity	16 GB
USB 3.0 Ports	1 (Fresco FL1000G)
SATA Connectors	7 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s

Frequently asked questions

How many USB 3.0 ports does the motherboard have?

The motherboard provides one USB 3.0 port.

What type of CPU socket is used on the P55 Pro/USB3 motherboard?

It uses a 1156‑Pin LGA1156 socket.

What is the maximum amount of system memory supported?

The board supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory.

What safety precaution should be taken before handling the motherboard?

Unplug the power cord and use an anti‑static wrist strap or grounded object.

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