Overclocking Configuration
Model	FM2A55M-DGS R2.0
BIOS	L0.07I
CPU	FM2-A10-5800K 3.8G
DRAM	G.SKILL DDR3-2666 4Gx2
VGA	APU
HDD	WD SATA 160G

 

 

 

With ASRocks exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds* to logon to Windows  8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior.

 

The boot time may vary with a different configuration.

 

 

ASRock "Restart to UEFI" technology is designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. It allows users to easily enter the UEFI SETUP automatically when turning on the PC next time.

 

 

Not only supporting AMD Memory Profile (AMP), ASRock FM2 Motherboard Series also come with Intel® XMP memory tuning kits, making it’s easy to get maximum memory performance from your system.

 

 

Engineered for supremacy, designed for efficiency and packed with incredible features, the AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series offers the world’s most advanced graphics.

 

DirectX  11

 

 

DirectX® 11 is the very latest in high-speed, high-fidelity gaming and computing. It can enable not just more visually stunning games, but significant performance improvements in some of your favorite websites and everyday applications.

 

 

 

The AMD Dual Graphics technology combines APU and GPU computing power to optimize user's visual experience.

 

 

Bringing the best video experience! Compared to v1.0, AMD Steady Video 2.0 provides more tech advances such as Letter/Pillar Boxed Content, Indicator Overlay, Enhanced Algorithm Effectiveness, etc.

 

XFast RAM will create a virtual disk from the system memory to boost the performance. For Photoshop, It can even perform 5X faster than before.

 

XFast LAN can lower latency in the game after setting online game priority higher.

Time latency in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

 

ATTO Disk Benchmark 4K Read

 

Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.

 

 

ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusing.

 

 

Fast, Easy and Free – ASRock OMG technology allows you to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. Normally, ISPs (Internet Service Provider) will charge for internet curfew service. The service controls “all” the PCs connected at home through network remotely but all the PCs in that network will be restricted to access the internet at pre-setup times. However, ASRock OMG is a free tool for controlling internet access of each single PC. Parents can easily control internet access through BIOS setup to protect their kids from using Internet at inappropriate time, and meanwhile, enjoy their own internet space.

 

Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from ASRock servers. System can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them within UEFI setup without entering Windows® OS.

 

 

 

Easy RAID Installer can help you install the RAID driver easily without floppy drive. It can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with just one simple click in UEFI setup.

 

 

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a revolutionary BIOS utility which offers tweak-friendly options in an advanced viewing interface. Compared with traditional BIOS design, the latest UEFI utility provides lots improved functions. The major features of UEFI include:

1. Graphical Visual Experience – UEFI provides an improved visual interface with colorful icons and makes your computing environment more versatile to replace the traditional dull BIOS page.

2. Mouse Enabling – Besides keyboard control, you can freely use mouse to select your ideal settings in UEFI as well.

3. Supports 3TB bootable HDD - UEFI breaks the limitations of 2TB bootable HDD on traditional BIOS. With UEFI, you can enjoy 3TB bootable HDD size.*

 

 

UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in graphical UEFI. It can detect the devices and configurations that users are currently using in their PC. With the UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in UEFI setup.

 

 

Chrome is a fast, simple, and secure web browser, built for the modern web. Google Toolbar is designed to help you find what you're looking for quickly and discover new things along the way. Now ASRock has both Chrome and Google Toolbar bundled with our motherboards so users may enjoy better internet surfing experiences.

 

 

CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 trial now supports hardware transcoding and is optimized to accelerate conversion of all your favorite media files for your favorite portable players. Now you can easily display your favorite movies, songs and photos on iPhone, iPad, PSP, Xbox, Youtube, Facebook etc. Compile, convert and enjoy images and songs as much as you want and enhance your videos to new levels with TrueTheater Technology. Try it today!

 

General
CPU	- Support for Socket FM2 100W processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet Technology - UMI-Link GEN2
Chipset	- AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2)
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB* - Supports Intel  Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Supports AMD Memory Profile (AMP) *Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows  32-bit OS. For Windows  64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
BIOS	- 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment
Audio, Video and Networking
Graphics	- Integrated AMD Radeon HD 7000 series graphics in A-series APU - DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 - Max. shared memory 2GB - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Dual-link DVI-D with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1600 @ 60Hz - Supports AMD Steady Video 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jutter reduction on home/online video - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI-D port
Audio	- 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN	- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE
Expansion / Connectivity
Slots	- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE1 @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports AMD Dual Graphics
Connector	- 6 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Rear Panel I/O	I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Other Features / Miscellaneous
Unique Feature	- ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash - ASRock APP Charger - ASRock XFast USB - ASRock XFast LAN - ASRock XFast RAM - ASRock Crashless BIOS - ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) - ASRock Internet Flash - ASRock UEFI System Browser - ASRock Dehumidifier Function - ASRock Easy RAID Installer - ASRock Interactive UEFI - ASRock Fast Boot - ASRock X-Boost - ASRock Restart to UEFI - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar
Accessories	- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield - 2 x SATA Data Cables
Hardware Monitor	- CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - CASE OPEN detection - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
Form Factor	- Micro ATX Form Factor - Solid Capacitor for CPU power
OS	- Microsoft  Windows  8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit compliant
Certifications	- FCC, CE, WHQL - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)