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...the express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS....code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. This offer is authorized in this manual may or may be much obliged if you . E7391 First Edition (V1) May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service...
...the express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS....code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. This offer is authorized in this manual may or may be much obliged if you . E7391 First Edition (V1) May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service...
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... updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto 2-13 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.5 OC Tuner 2-13 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM 2-14 2.4.8 CPU Voltage...
... updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto 2-13 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.5 OC Tuner 2-13 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM 2-14 2.4.8 CPU Voltage...
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... computing platform for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. AMD® A55 (Hudson D2) FCH Chipset AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. 1.3.2 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature...
... computing platform for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. AMD® A55 (Hudson D2) FCH Chipset AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. 1.3.2 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature...
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... network bandwidth control center. Within the profile, programs can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Users can be pre-scheduled to avoid network clogging and long-waits on downloads. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one -click on/off button, the software currently in a specific...
... network bandwidth control center. Within the profile, programs can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Users can be pre-scheduled to avoid network clogging and long-waits on downloads. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one -click on/off button, the software currently in a specific...
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... Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 5. AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11...
... Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 5. AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11...
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... Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. F1A55-M LK R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.50V 1.5V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence...
... Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. F1A55-M LK R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.50V 1.5V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence...
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... the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
... the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
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... low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. Keyboard power (3-pin...
... low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. Keyboard power (3-pin...
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... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LK R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin...
... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LK R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin...
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... the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change...
... the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change...
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... before you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II...
... before you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II...
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....CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 Help Info VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from file, then...
....CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 Help Info VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from file, then...
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... switch to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup...
... switch to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup...
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... boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2...
... boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2...
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... POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu...
... POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu...
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Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front Panel Type HD Atheros Lan Enabled Atheros Rom Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Atheros Rom Disabled Enabled Boot Atheros Rom HELP Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar ...
Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front Panel Type HD Atheros Lan Enabled Atheros Rom Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Atheros Rom Disabled Enabled Boot Atheros Rom HELP Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar ...
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... Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > Digi + VRM CPU Voltage Offset Mode CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage 1.378V Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign + VDDNB Offset Voltage 1.153V Auto Boot Tool Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The configuration...
... Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > Digi + VRM CPU Voltage Offset Mode CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage 1.378V Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign + VDDNB Offset Voltage 1.153V Auto Boot Tool Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The configuration...
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...] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the CPU you to [Auto] for automatic configuration. The items shown in this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. C6 Mode [Auto] Enables or disables C6 mode. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU...
...] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the CPU you to [Auto] for automatic configuration. The items shown in this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. C6 Mode [Auto] Enables or disables C6 mode. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU...
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..., the USB controller legacy mode is 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 RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to report warning messages during the POST. Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the...
..., the USB controller legacy mode is 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 RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to report warning messages during the POST. Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the...
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...supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on VGA devices. Atheros Lan [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Atheros LAN controller. [Disabled...
...supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on VGA devices. Atheros Lan [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Atheros LAN controller. [Disabled...