This document is the user manual for the P55DE3 motherboard produced by ASRock INC. The manual describes the features and characteristics of the product.
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the ASRock P55DE3 motherboard, including package contents, hardware installation steps, BIOS configuration, and software support. It also contains safety notices, FCC compliance information, and warranty disclaimer.
Detailed sections guide you through CPU and heatsink installation, memory module placement, expansion slot usage, SATA and USB connections, as well as BIOS menu navigation and driver installation from the support CD.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.3‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel® Core™ i7 and i5 LGA1156 |
| Chipset | Intel® P55 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM (max 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID, NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug) |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 6 x USB 2.0 |
| Audio Codec | ALC 888 (7.1‑channel HD Audio) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet |
| BIOS | 16 Mb AMI BIOS |
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 64‑bit, Windows Vista, Vista 64‑bit, Windows XP and XP 64‑bit.
It provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions.
Yes, it supports both ATI CrossFirex and Quad CrossFirex configurations.
There are six USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel.