The H55M-LE is packaged within a colourful little box. All of the main features are placed on the front showing that this board supports Core i7, Core i5, Core i5 and holds the Intel H55 chipset. Up to DDR3-2600+, Combo Cooler (meaning you can install LGA1366 coolers on this board) and ASRock have integrated Turbo 50 via the BIOS with the H55M-LE allowing you to overclock the CPU at preset ratings. Turbo 50 basically alters BCLK, voltages and memory automatically.


ASRock H55M-LE packaging

Included within the box, there are items that you would typically expect. Such as:

• ASRock Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock H55M-LE Software/Driver Disc
• 2x Serial ATA Data cables
• 1x I/O Shield

Bundled with the software is CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM as well as Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB trial. Providing a good kick-start to HTCP usage.


The small bundle included with the H55M-LE

The motherboard is protected within an anti-static bag, removing this reveals the H55M-LE. This board might be small, but it certainly has plenty of features. Included are 2x legacy PCI slots for older devices such as sound cards. Around the CPU socket are two sets of mounting holes for each of the 4 corners. This is because the H55M-LE offers the consumer both LGA1156 and LGA1366 designed coolers. For a micro ATX board everything seems to be well spaced out, and there is nothing lacking.


An overview of the H55M-LE