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...consumptions. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your system. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible ...
...consumptions. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your system. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible ...
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...1-17 1-7 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-21 USB910) 1-10 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-20 1-18 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Power..., CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_ 1~6) 6. LPT ...
...1-17 1-7 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-21 USB910) 1-10 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-20 1-18 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Power..., CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_ 1~6) 6. LPT ...
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5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the APU is locked. 6.
5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the APU is locked. 6.
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... is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock...
... is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock...
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...is in place. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules...is notched differently to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 3. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System...
...is in place. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules...is notched differently to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 3. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System...
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...same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-...ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard...
...same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-...ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard...
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... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 1-18 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when... card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature.
... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 1-18 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when... card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature.
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...better thermal environment. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. DO NOT forget... 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 fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. DVI...
...better thermal environment. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. DO NOT forget... 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 fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. DVI...
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...system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to display all fan 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,... of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LE BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3...
...system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to display all fan 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,... of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LE BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3...
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...13 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be...1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed: 2400MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto... Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control CPU Voltage Offset Mode CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage 1.378V Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign...Voltage 1.500V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select ...
...13 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be...1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed: 2400MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto... Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control CPU Voltage Offset Mode CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage 1.378V Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign...Voltage 1.500V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select ...
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... / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00....[200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 ASUS F1A55-M LE CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected...
... / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00....[200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 ASUS F1A55-M LE CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected...