ASRock A55M-HVS Motherboard User Manual

This is ASRock A55M-HVS User Manual

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 60
File format: PDF
File size: 1.8 MB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: A55M-HV
MD5 checksum: 88AE1DBA9C092B65DD8E6C4D6C9A876F
PDF: ASRock A55M-HVS Motherboard User Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual guides users through the physical installation of the ASRock A55M-HVS motherboard, including CPU, memory, expansion cards, and storage devices. It also covers pre‑installation precautions and detailed connector descriptions.

The later sections describe the UEFI BIOS utility, configuration options for CPU, memory, storage, and peripherals, as well as software support, driver installation, and troubleshooting tips.

What's inside

Introduction
Specifications
Motherboard Layout
I/O Panel
Installation
UEFI Setup Utility
Software Support
BIOS Features
Troubleshooting

Specifications

Form Factor	Micro ATX (8.9" x 8.5")
CPU Socket	Socket FM1
Expansion Slots	1 × PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 2.0 x1, 1 × PCI
Audio Codec	VIA VT1705, 5.1 CH HD Audio
LAN	Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet
SATA Connectors	6 × SATA2 3.0 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/10, AHCI, Hot‑Plug

Frequently asked questions

Which operating systems are supported by the ASRock A55M-HVS motherboard?

The board supports Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, and Windows XP/XP 64‑bit, both with and without RAID functions.

What type of CPU socket does the motherboard use?

It uses the AMD Socket FM1 for 100 W processors.

Does the board provide RAID support for SATA drives?

Yes, the six SATA2 connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, as well as AHCI and Hot‑Plug functions.

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