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1. TT O P MemOK H D es e o Ei O s L o ER n RA OO OO umm F1A55 M MemOK switch A Refer to section 1 12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fail to boot due to BIOS o
2. 2 20 2 5 6 APM p M 2 21 elite di I EE 2 22 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F 2 22 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Power Fan Speed 2 22 263 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled 2 23 2 6 4 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled 2 23 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 2 24 2 6 6 X Anti Surge Support Disabled 2 24 Boot menu mentes 2 1 Bootup NumLock State On 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo fEnabledl eisein 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 2 25 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 26 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 26 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities sse 2 26 27 1 BootOvetride iter ved 2 26 TOONS MENU sees ii sis i 2 27 2 81 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Ui 2 27 2 82 ASUS OC Profile 2 27 2 83 ASUS SPD Information ee Ge Re aaa 2 27 Exit MENU ER EE EE t rc Rei x Eie e ct ir ru i ERN 2 28 Vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und
3. TT O oO ma CLRTC o SR 1 8 23 Ei o DEI EO n Y n Normal Clear RTC ma mm OK emm m Default F1A55 M Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS F1A55 M 1 17 1 18 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel ports 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Combo port purple green This port is for a PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse Optical S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15
4. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 27 2 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the UEFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available devices that have a filesystem 2 28 ASUS F1A55 M ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li T
5. 1 27 1 28 1 13 Software support 1 13 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista 7 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware fo Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and System stability 113 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features ff The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen Click Drivers Utilities Make Disk Manual and Contact tabs to display their respective menus 4 The following screen is for reference only Click an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information Google Toolbar d ect items to install Google Chrome Browser AMD Chipset Driver VIA Audio Driver AMD Graphics Driver Realtek LAN Driver ASMedia USB 3 0 D
6. 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device pot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt ASUS F1A55 M Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater A Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater oOLDBIOS1 rom Filename Extension The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension 2 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 07 BIOS backup is done Press any key to continue Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 2 6 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updat
7. Electrical safety To prevent electric shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company fthe power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors Slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area wh
8. 1 8 3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 8 4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 8 5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction PCI Express operating mode PClexi6 1 Pcie ae 2 VGA configuration Site CMM ede GE x16 Recommended for single VGA card Dual VGA PCle card x16 In single VGA card mode use the PCle 2 0 x16_1 slot blue for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX mode See page 1 21 for details Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment 9 1 9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords
9. Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz AM N Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this EE happens revert to the default setting 2 4 3 APU Multiplier Auto Allows you to set the multiplier between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model 2 4 4 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled EPU Setting Auto This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to Enabled and allows you to set power saving mode Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode 2 4 5 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance Press lt Enter gt and select OK to start automatic overclocking ASUS F1A55 M 2 4 6 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press lt Enter gt h Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If
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11. 2 4 59 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2 3 2 14 ASUS BIOS Updater 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 3 Main Menu EE Ee 2 31 System Language English 2 11 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx sss 2 11 2 3 3 System Time DOOOOOd sse 234 Securlly S a ai a mayuta a asa an sQ 24 Ai Tweaker menu 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto 2 4 3 APU Multiplier L o 2 4 4 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled 2 14 24 5 OC EE EE e 2 14 2 4 6 DRAM Timing Control sse 2 15 247 CPU Offset Mode Sign Re Ee 2 15 2 4 8 DRAM Voltage Auto senes 2 15 2 4 9 SB 1 1V Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 10 1 1Vsb Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 11 APU1 2V Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 12 VDDA Voltage Auto sss 2 16 2 4 13 Load line Calibration Auto 2 16 24 14 APU Spread Spectrum Auto se ee se see sss 2 16 2 5 Advanced RT sessie see nri n ed Se c i sone 2 17 2 5 1 CPU Configuration essen 2 17 2 5 2 SATA CGonfiouraton sss siiertisrsirsisenirtatie 2 18 253 USB Configuration u a eene 2 19 2 5 4 NB Configuration sse 2 19 Contents 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration
12. 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 7 7 20 OCZ3X13334GK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 7 7 20 OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB 7 7 7 20 AL7F8G73F DJ2 1GB A3P1GF3FGF AL8F8G73F DJ2 ASUS F1A55 M 2GB A3P1GF3FGF continued on the next page 1 13 DDR3 1333MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors Part No SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Voltage Optional A B d M378B2873FHS CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F M378B5773DH0 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D M378B5673FH0 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F M378B5273CH0 CH9 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C W1333UA1GH Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR W1333UB2GS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F W1333UB4GS SAMSUNG _K4B2G0846C W1333UX6GM 6GB 3x 2GB Micron OBF27D9KPT JM1333KLN 2G 2GB Micron 0YD77D9LGK JM1333KLU 2G 2GB Transcend TK243PDF3 TS256MLK64V3U 2GB Micron 9GF27D9KPT DIMM socket support Part No Timing Voltage Optional At CT12864BA1067 8FF Micron 9GF22D9KPT CT25664BA1067 16FF Micron 9HF22D9KPT EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage EBJ21UEBEDFO AE F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage KVR1066D3N7 1 G low profile ELPIDA J1108BFSE DJ F 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 2G ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F KVR1066D3N7 4G Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 Micron _9GF22D9KPT MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 Micron 9HF22D9KPT ff SS Single sided DS Double sided an DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into any slot as single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modu
13. Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Placement direction AA 1 52 3SGIeW MOLES doom oit rm en t end ES 1 5 3 Motherboard layout sse 15 4 Layout contents ca d dae i entere oe pd Accelerated Processing Unit APU 1 6 1 Installing the APU eke ee RR aaa UT L au 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 9 System memory 1 7 1 Overview 1 7 2 Memory eopfouratons ereere rererere ereere 1 11 1 7 8 Installing a DIMM tees 1 15 1 74 Removing a DIMM seesi 1 15 Expansion slots u an den a ni ni Ca i i 1 16 1 8 1 Installing an expansion Card 1 16 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion Can 1 16 1 83 POISIOt nhe ee ec mier N ve RE es sd 1 16 1 84 PCI Express x1 lot 1 16 1 85 PCI Express vip alots sss 1 16 JUMPEFS M 1 17 COMNECtOFS esc 1 18 1 10 1 Rear panel porte U Uu uu en 1 18 1 10 2 Internal connectors sss 1 20 Onboard Switches ese ere erecta nce REF 1 26 OnboardLEEDS u u nn ck sa asa as a a na ee a Ra S 1 27 Contents 1 13 Software Sup Porte scicccssscccsccostecsessscseczcocsigcccesaccseceecsevesesesastzenoseses 1 13 1 Installing an operating system 1 13 2 Support DVD information RR Re ER Chapter 2 BIOS information 21 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update ul 2 1 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
14. l0 3F 8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IOZ2E8h IRQ 3 ASUS F1A55 M 2 5 6 APM Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PME Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up by PCI PCIE devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI PCIE LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wa
15. overclocking capability Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor When overclocking some AMD APU models may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits Mb chips or less The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or over
16. AGB DS 3CCA 1509A 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS AM5D5808DEWSBG 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS AM5D5808FE0SBG 9 78 B1GDE 9L10C AGB DS AM5D5908CEHSBG CM3X1024 1333C9 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB 3x 2GB SS 9 9 9 24 CMD24GX3M6A1333C9 XMP 24GB 6 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 TW3X4G1333C9D G 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 CT12864BA1339 8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT CT25664BA1339 16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x2GB DS 1 65V EBJ10UE8EDFO DJ F EBJ21UEBEDFO DJ F 1GB 2GB ss ELPIDA ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage 1 35V low voltage F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB G SKILL F3 10600CL9D 2GBNQ 2GB 2 x 1GB 9 9 9 24 1 5V F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 7 7 7 21 1 5V GET316GB1333C9QC GV32GB1333C9DC 16GB 4x AGB 2GB 2 x 1GB 9 9 9 24 9 9 9 24 1 5V 1 5V GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB GL1L128M88BA12N 9 9 9 24 1 3V low voltage GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 5V GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 7 7 24 1 5V HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage HMT325U6BFR8
17. SS O pa PCIEX16_2 32Mb 99 sl SPDIF OUT SCHEI COM USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 OI TPM 5 aarp bikli CCS Jil E LL EET L Connectors Jumpers Slots LED 9 System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM AMD FM1 socket Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC DDR3 DIMM slots USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 DRAM LED DRAM LED Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 MemOK switch Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Standby power LED SB_PWR Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 Accelerated Processing Unit APU This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD A amp E2 series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM1 socket The APU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU 1 6 1 Installing the APU To install a APU 1 Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard TT Oe O B ei d amp BU es ER aly CH Li D ma a F1A55 M CPU socket FM1 2 Press the l
18. Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings ASUS F1A55 M 1 3 1 4 N ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the mothe
19. pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF Nolink OFF 10Mbps connection i ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING ivi GREEN i Data activity 1Gbps connection LAN port Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4 6 and 8 channel audio configurations Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects to the side speakers in the 8 channel audio configuration Chapter 1 Product introduction LA Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out F
20. sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents let i Safety information About this guide se se Ge Re Re Be Gee Re Ke Gee Re Re Ke RR Re Ke Ke ER re Ke Re as iii F1A55 M specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 12 ee EE EE EE EE N 1 1 Package contents Special features eie assum oe gee ge Ee ae 1 3 1 Product highlights esse sesse ettet metet 1 1 Before you proceed
21. this 8 happens revert to the default settings 2 4 7 CPU Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value H To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Offset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage The values range from 0 000V to 0 500V with a 0 003125V interval f Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable VDDNB Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value VDDNB Offset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage The values range from 0 000V to 0 500V with a 0 0031 25V interval 2 4 8 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 35V to 2 30V with a 0 01V interval 2 4 9 SB 1 1V Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Southbridge 1 1V voltage The values range from 1 1V to 1 4V witha 0 01V interval 2 4 10 1 1Vsb Voltage Auto Allows you to setthe 1 1Vsb voltage The values range from 1 1000V to 1 2000V with a 0 1V interval 2 4 11 APU1 2V Voltage Auto Allows you to set the APU Accelerated Processor Unit 1 2V voltage The values range from 1 2000V to 1 8000V with a 0 01V interval Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 15 2 16 2 4 12 VDDA Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VDDA voltage The values range from 2 5000V to 2 8000
22. 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ASUS F1A55 M 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items d Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field H values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Ai Tweaker Target CPU Speed 2400MHz Target DRAM Speed 1333MHz Memory Frequency APU Multiplier EPU Power Saving Mode gt OC Tuner gt DRAM Timing Control CPU Offset Mode Sign CPU Offset Voltage VDDNB Offset Mode Sign VDDNB Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage SB 1 1V Voltage Scroll down to display the following items 1 1Vsb Vol
23. 2 08 SM BIOS 2 6 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x VO shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti Virus software OEM version uATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice xi xii Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS F1A55 M motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS F1A55 M motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables Accessories 1 x VO shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard Support DVD Documentations User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights VISION S AMD A amp E2 series accelerated processors with AMD AMDA Radeon HD 6000 series graphics VISION This motherboard supports AMD A amp E2 series accelerated processor AMDT with AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics This revolutionary APU Accelerated Processing Unit combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small energy effic
24. C H9 2GB H5TG2G83BFRH9C HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage HMT351U6BFR8C H9 4GB H5TG2G83BFRH9C FLFD45F B8KL9 NAES 1GB KKB8FNWBFGNX 27A FLFE85F C8KF9 CAES KINGMAX FLFEBSF CBKL9 NAES 2GB 2GB Kingmax KFC8FMFXF DXX 15A KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A Kingmax FLFE85F B8KL9 NEES 2GB Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX 26A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 NEES AGB Kingmax KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A FLFF65F C8KM9 NEES AGB Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KVR1333D3N9 1G low profile 1GB ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F KVR1333D3N9 2G low profile 2GB Hynix H5TG2G83AFRH9C KVR1333D3N9 2G low profile KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB 2GB ELPIDA KTC J1108BFBG DJ F D1288JPNDPLD9U 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V KHX1333C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 25V KVR1333D3N9 4G low profile 4GB ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 4G 4GB Hynix H5TG2G83AFR MT4JTF12864AZ 1G4D1 1GB Micron OJD12D9LGQ MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 1GB Micron 9FF22D9KPT MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 2GB Micron OJD12D9LGK MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 2GB Micron 9KF27D9KPT MT16JTF51264AZ 1G4D1 4GB Micron OLD22D9LGK OCZ3F13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 20 OCZ3P13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 7 7 20 OCZ3P1333LV4GK
25. FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB DS FLGE85F B8MF7 MEEH XMP 2GB DS z KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KHX1600C9AD3 2G 2GB DS 1 65V KVR1600D3N11 2G ES 2GB DS 11 11 11 28 1 35V 1 5V KHX1600C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65V KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65V KHX1600C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65V KHX1600C9D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65V KHX1600C9D3LK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS XMP 1 35V KHX1600C9D3X2K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 1 65V KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 1 65V KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB 2 x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V OCZ3G16004GK 4GB 2 x2GB DS B B B D4 17V OCZ3G1600LV4GK 4GB 2 x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V OCZ30B1600LV4GK 4GB 2 x2GB DS 1 65V OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 1 65V WA160UX6G9 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 5 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendors A Data Part No AD31333001GOU AD631180823EV 2GB SS Chip DS ss ss Brand A Data Chip NO AD30908C8D 151C E0906 3CCA 1509A Timing DIMM socket support Optional Ly B Le Voltage AD31333G001GOU 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 8 8 8 24 1 65 1 85V AXDU1333GC2G9 2G XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 25V 1 35V low voltage AD63I1C1624EV
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27. Hieft ail F1A55 M E6742 First Edition V1 July 2011 Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WIT
28. ID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands SATA Port 5 Port 6 AHCI or RAID This item only appears when the previous item is set to AHCI or RAID If Port 5 6 are configured as AHCI or RAID the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed Set to IDE instead of AHCI or RAID to access devices on Port 5 6 before entering OS Configuration options AHCI or RAID IDE S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS F1A55 M 2 5 3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features LA The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the prese
29. List When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Integrated AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics in the Llano APU Dual independent displays support DVI amp D Sub HDMI amp D Sub Supports DVI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 9 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 1920 x 1600 960Hz Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1080 60Hz Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 Supports AMD Dual Graphics technology Refer to www amd com for the discrete GPUs that support Dual Graphics The HDMI and DVI D output ports cannot work simultaneously 2 x PCle 2 0 x16 slots with ATI CrossFireX support blue x16 mode black 9x4 mode 1 x PCle 2 0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot AMD A55 FCH southbridge 6xSerial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller continued on the next page F1A55 M specifications summary ASUS unigue features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel VO ports VIA VT1708S 6 jack 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports S PDIF out interface at the midboard and back VO AMD A55 FCH southbridge 12x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 ports at the mid board 4 ports at the back panel Asmedia USB 3 0 controll
30. OS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options AN A Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from ON a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system d The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to th
31. SB78 USB910 USB1112 connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed F1A55 M USB2 0 connectors ASUS F1A55 M TI g USB1112 F ER ad TT gtd gii gi mama mana omma tmmoao oo0o0zo o00z0 00020 onaz 225202 22202 22202 2202 iO es LLLI KLL IIIJ LEE TS Tan TES DE O i HE HI UE UE oo mm PINTA i PING i SITE BERD ggo acto n n F gt e A ere od BEES mm 88 98e FEE mg 258 258 35 228 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 1 25 1 11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance MemOK switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK switch until the DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot
32. This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters L4 The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 90 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 40 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 C Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 40 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 40 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lo
33. V with a 0 1V interval N The values of the CPU Offset Voltage VDDNB Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage SB ce 1 1V Voltage 1 1Vsb Voltage APU1 2V Voltage and VDDA Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 2 4 13 Load line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal This item allows you to set this function for better system performance Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled LA The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification 2 4 14 APU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control ASUS F1A55 M 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices A Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values Gs can cause the system to malfunction Advanced gt SATA Configuration gt USB Configuration gt NB Configuration gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM 2 5 1 CPU Confi
34. ars only when you set the HD Audio Device item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the Realtek LAN controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller item is set to Enabled Enabled Enables the Asmedia USB 3 0 battery charging function Disabled Disables this function Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings Auto Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options Auto
35. av OND ON OHIHaS NNHMID ON PIN1 BBBBBBBH MIOIOd 3WvHA LSHIOd tav AE oav ON Kid ONG MOHMA F1A55 M TPM connector LA The TPM module is purchased separately 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit ATX12V EATXPWR OO aa 3 Volts GND aa 12 Volts 5 Volts TT 12 Volts 5 Volts i 5V Standby Gap Volts of U Power OK L 5 Volts D LT GND GND 5 Volts GND 22 GND GND 8 eo 5 Volts PSONA GND GND 1 3 Volts 12 Volts n a 3 Volts 3 Volts Gh c3 ca OLD ummy PIN1 F1A55 M ATX power connectors A ASUS F1A55 M We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs If you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The sy
36. bly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base ff The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Fi Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for L the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter 2 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base ASUS F1A55 M 1 9 1 10 3 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place A Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and hea
37. clocking condition 1 11 F1A55 M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1866MHz capability Vendors Part No Chip NO Timing Voltage E SE KE CORSAIR CMTAGX3M2A1866C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS CORSAIR _CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3 3GX XMP 3GB 3x1GB SS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 1 65V OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 65V 9 9 9 28 1 65V DIMM socket Voltage support Optional AX3U1600XB2G79 2X XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB AX3U1600GC4G9 2G XMP 8GB 2x4GB AX3U1600XC4G79 2X XMP 8GB x 4GB TR3X3G1600C8D XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB SS CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 XMP 12GB 6 x 2GB DS CMP4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS CMP4GX3M2C1600C7 XMP 4GB 2 x2GB DS CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x2GB DS TR3X6G1600C8 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP DS CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 1 65V CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4x2GB DS 1 65V BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2x2GB SS 1 6V F3 12800CL7D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP DS 1 60V F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 1 5V 1 6V F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 1 5V GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 1 6V GV34GB1600C8DC XMP 2GB DS 1 6V
38. date button from the Quick Bar and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2 2 Fi The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at Www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it File Path is0A Drive Folder Info fsO 06 03 11 02 27p 4194304 F1A55M ROM d File Info MODEL F1A55 M VER 0206 DATE 06 28 11 Help Info En
39. dvanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt or double click the item Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and chan
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41. e default value Refer to section 1 9 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode LA The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 7 Boot menu for details Selects the display language of Clicks to display all fan the BIOS setup program speeds if available Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode JJ ExivAdvanced Mode S d ELSE M Engish Y I BIOS Version 0203 Build Date 06 28 2011 Tuesday 1 1 2008 Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample Speed 2400 MHz 4 Temperature F voltage
42. e motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector m mmmn 3 rz ca ra CPU_FAN d CPU FAN IN GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR CHA FAN1 W GND BR CHA FAN PWR Ru CHA FAN IN I CHA FAN PWM PWR FAN E GND W 12V m Rotation F1A55 M Fan connectors K DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power Only the CPU FAN and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 for better thermal environment 2 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity OS D TT no E oH O CH o oono rara Em TPM OND ON OV l
43. er 2x USB 3 0 ports blue at the back panel ASUS EPU TurboV MemOK Al Suite II Anti Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user friendly graphics interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker 2 vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 003125V increment vDRAM Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0 01V increment vFCH Adjustable FCH voltage at 0 01V increment SFS Stepless Frequency Selection APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI D output port 1 x D Sub output port 1 x Optical S PDIF output port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 x USB 3 0 ports blue 6 x Audio jacks 8 channel continued on the next page F1A55 M specifications summary Internal VO connectors buttons switches Accessories Support DVD Form factor 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x S PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK button 32Mb Flash ROM UEFI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI
44. er 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D gt bupdater pc g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 07 F1A55M ROM 4194304 2011 06 28 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure A For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 9 Exit menu for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them ASUS F1A55 M 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BI
45. ere it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer vii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual y N DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to A complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to H complete a task C A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Fi NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optio
46. ers can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system It natively supports hard drives larger than 2 2TB in 64 bit with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently accessed setup info while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real time OC now a reality with the ASUS TurboV This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS and its user friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away Moreover the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O C settings in different scenarios MemOK MemOK guickly ensures memory boot compatibility This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues MemOK determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success Get your system up and running in no time Chapter 1 Product introduction ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard Asuse Pacton from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit PSU ET Al Suite Il With its fast user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite II consolidates all the use exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It a
47. esired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 4 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required Ub dk to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This di
48. ever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90 100 angle otherwise the APU will not fit in completely 3 Position the APU above the socket such that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the APU into the socket until it fits in place The APU fits only in one correct orientation e DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55 M 5 When the APU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the APU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that comes with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions CPU FAN H GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CO z D ER o MAY W ses EI IE e F1A55 M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan N Ensure that you use only AMD certified heatsink and fan assem
49. ge the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter or click on it to display a list of options ASUS F1A55 M 2 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings System Date System Time gt Security 2 3 1 System Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Francais Deutsch Ei Fc SREP xc AAA 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the
50. gital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Safety information
51. guration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects A The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function C6 Mode Auto Enables or disables C6 mode Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled CPB Mode Auto Disables the CPB Core Performance Boost mode or set it to Auto for automatic configuration Configuration options Disabled Auto Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 17 AMD PowerNow function Enabled Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function Configuration options Enabled Disabled SVM Enabled Enables or disables CPU virtualization Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnChip SATA Type IDE Allows you to set the SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RA
52. he future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support A Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turnon the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card N When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRG or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable
53. hecks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure System compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause DK system boot failure Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 2 4 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive AN NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port
54. ient design to enable accelerated performance and an industry leading visual experience It features Dual channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT s ASUS F1A55 M 11 CHIPSET AMDA CROSS Ka FIRE CERTIFIED 1 3 2 Easy amp Flexible AMD A55 FCH Hudson D2 Chipset AMD A55 FCH Hudson D2 is designed to support up to 5GT s interface speed and PCI Express 2 0 x 16 at x4 speed graphics ATI CrossFireX Technology ATI S CrossFireX boosts image quality along with rendering speed eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images CrossFireX allows higher antialiasing anisotropic filtering shading and texture settings Adjust your display configurations experiment with the advanced 3D settings and check the effects with a real time 3D rendered previews within ATI Catalyst Control Center USB 3 0 support Experience ultra fast data transfer at 4 8Gbps with USB 3 0 the latest connectivity standard Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals USB 3 0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2 0 components ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input Us
55. is temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 20 C Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 40 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 40 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS F1A55 M 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Full Screen Logo Wait For F1 If Error Option ROM Messages Setup Mode 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to Disabled and allows yo
56. ke event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 21 2 22 2 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings ASUS EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 1 Monitor MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed CPU G Fan Control CPU Fan Speed Low Limit CPU Fan Profile Chassis G Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit Chassis Fan Profile CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage Scroll down to display the following items 12V Voltage Anti Surge Support 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Power Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis Power fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed ASUS F1A55 M 2 6 3 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM
57. les inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual channel memory configuration C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual channel memory configuration LA Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM A N Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components is Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip f 4 A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into l a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket ASUS F1A55 M 1 15 1 16 1 8 Expansion slots In t
58. llows you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control and voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities Fan Xpert NN ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current System loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time CM ASUS EZ Flash 2 Pus ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly utility that allows you to update the K BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility ASUS MyLogo 27 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your System EE ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 SS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to rr restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file C P R CPU Parameter Recall s gt The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data
59. n item to start booting from the selected device ASUS F1A55 M 2 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu gt ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility gt ASUS O C Profile gt ASUS SPD Information 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 8 2 ASUS 0 C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings LA The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version 2 8 3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot DIMM A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2
60. nal documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt lt D gt F1A55 M specifications summary Chipset Graphics Expansion slots Storage RAID AMD A amp E2 series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics up to 4 CPU cores FM1 package DirectX 11 support AMD Turbo Core Technology 2 0 support The AMD Turbo Core Technology 2 0 support depends on the APU types Referto www asus com for the AMD CPU support list AMD A55 FCH Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz memory modules The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market Referto www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors
61. nce of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 5 4 NB Configuration IGFX Multi Monitor Disabled Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi Monitor support for add on VGA devices And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved Configuration options Disabled Enabled Primary Video Device PCIE PCI Video Selects the primary display device Configuration options IGFX Video PCIE PCI Video Integrated Graphics Auto Enables the integrated graphics controller Configuration options Auto Force UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto This item appears only when you set the previous item to Force Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 128M 256M 384M HDMI DVI Port Output Auto Sets the HDMI DVI port output type Configuration options Auto HDMI DVI Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 19 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Device Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller LA The following item appe
62. nsure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio the name may be different based on the OS Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Sound Playback to configure the setting L4 The S PDIF module is purchased separately 8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio VO module cable to this connector c c E E Bg d SJ al W W ul TT B ig 2 2 2 ot eg pu H SES B 299 A ere RE GEE PIN1 PIN 1 i D lt a NEED SERE S243 T Seems 57 HD es NR wa 5 5 o CO L DA a O HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 n pin definition compliant definition F1A55 M Front panel audio connector V We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to HD See section 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 9 USB 2 These 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB56 U
63. rboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis N DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS F1A55 M 1 5 3 Motherboard layout Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Power CPU and chassis fan connectors 3 pin PWR_FAN 4 pin CPU_FAN and 4 pin CHA_FAN lt 24 4cm 9 6in gt KB_USB3_E12 CPU_FAN r1 EPU Hi ASM SPDIF O2 1042 ATX12V HDMI s s s s 3liallal 3 o o o o Utd FE EIE EE elle i 2 ARARIRE 21 rit s ls s s gt u NTN A Ai u T 31 2 8 wenos G e e ZIIS S Prams o x z DIS z zlzliz USB34 z zl O allallalla ollo lollo een E allo jlalia ajja a a LANI USB12 5 e aubio ru ASUS H F1A55 M z E PCIEX16 1 i J m SB PAR PCIEX1 1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power LE je Super AMD 28 VO A55 SS PCH
64. river Norton Internet Security 2011 Click an item to install Pi If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to an locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS A Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Al Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite II gt Al Suite II X XX XX to launch the Al Suite II utility The Al Suite II Quick Bar appears 2 Click Up
65. rives to these connectors If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to RAID See section 2 5 2 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later version When using hot plug and NCQ set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 5 2 SATA Configuration for details Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis COM1 PIN 1 J Lu Ki cO M H D D F1A55 M Serial port COM1 connector The COM module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PLED SPEAKER I a n rz u u 2669 uw KREE mos D D a 000 t PANEL HEITE B PIN 1 cd ev TT d E Bu 25 5 d AA ap e HO es uj
66. ront Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out La LLL 11 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 12 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 13 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I 14 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 15 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 3 0 devices fo DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows Ee operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices ASUS F1A55 M 1 19 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 Power CPU and chassis fan connectors 3 pin PWR FAN 4 pin CPU_FAN and 4 pin CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on th
67. s t Fan Speed CPU FAN 3 i PWR FAN i i CHA FAN Ci Sth Q Fan Control Performance Energy Saving Normal Geet Priority Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority Default F5 Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode selected mode on the right hand side LA The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system ASUS F1A55 M Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Bex E i Tweake Advanced Back dvahced Onboard Devices Configuration gt HD Audio Device Front Panel Type Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Realtek PXE OPROI Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charg Enabled gt Serial Port Configuration 201 Copyright C Submenu item Pop up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the a
68. screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 11 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password
69. stem may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a System with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguagezen us for details 1 21 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 2g ge 28 38 b E ER E N EE EE 8888228 8888228 Li E SATA3G 3 SATA3G 4 as BR it RR TA FEET 896825 628688 D DO ma SATA3G 1 SATA3G 2 ri SE EE ge 2 a 8 EF 8B EE COOC EE ER EE Ee 8838838 3833583 ER O moo m F1A55 M SATA 3 0Gb s connectors N These connectors are set to IDE mode by default In IDE mode you can connect Serial ATA boot data hard disk d
70. tage APU1 2V Voltage VDDA Voltage Load line Calibration APU Spread Spectrum Target CPU Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 13 2 14 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters D O C P Allows you to select a DRAM O C profile and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically APU Frequency XXX This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 90 0MHz to 300 0MHz DRAM O C Profile DDR3 1600MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to D O C P and allows you to select a DRAM O C profile which applies different settings to DRAM frequency DRAM timing and DRAM voltage Configuration options DDR3 1600MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 1800MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 1866MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2000MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2133MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2200MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2400MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto
71. ter SelectorLoad Tab Switch Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move Esc Exit F2 Backup ASUS F1A55 M 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 5 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done k This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file A Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55M ROM The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically c
72. tsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN A DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 I Da H Channel Sockets fo ss Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 H CO Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Li o gc Ede F1A55 M 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets aN ASUS F1A55 M You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better
73. u to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report Configuration options 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 7 8 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 25 2 26 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system LA To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POST 2 7 7 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click a
74. ul o o ZII ag CH L DE ED PWRSW RESET ER D ect Requires an ATX power supply F1A55 M System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS F1A55 M 1 23 7 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port TT Oe D E P 2 o A DO es a S d E o CH x Slol SPDIF OUT DE e T F1A55 M Digital audio connector A E
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76. verclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 12 Onboard LEDs 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED TT a pn 1 SB PWR HD es ou x o 6 ON Ei D EE a Standby Power Powered Off F1A55 M Onboard LED DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second H DU es o Eh O EE d o ER D Hhc2 CC CC F1A55 M DRAM LED ASUS F1A55 M
77. wer limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 4 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 23 2 24 Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters LA The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual 2 6 5 Chassis Upper Temperature 70 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 40 to 100 When the chass

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