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... other Free Open Source Software Licenses. If however you give us a notification to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this email address). 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. Products...
... other Free Open Source Software Licenses. If however you give us a notification to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this email address). 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. Products...
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... fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.5.1 Overview 1-11 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-19 1.6 Expansion slots 1-20 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-20 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-20 1.6.3 PCI slots 1-20 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slots 1-20 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots 1-20 1.7 Jumpers...1-22 1.8 Connectors 1-23 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-23 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-25 1.9 Onboard switch 1-31 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1-32 1.11 Software support 1-33 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.11.2 Support DVD...
... fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.5.1 Overview 1-11 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-19 1.6 Expansion slots 1-20 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-20 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-20 1.6.3 PCI slots 1-20 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slots 1-20 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots 1-20 1.7 Jumpers...1-22 1.8 Connectors 1-23 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-23 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-25 1.9 Onboard switch 1-31 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1-32 1.11 Software support 1-33 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.11.2 Support DVD...
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...; Technology AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel JackRetasking - F2A55 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series accelerated processors (APU) with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating...
...; Technology AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel JackRetasking - F2A55 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series accelerated processors (APU) with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating...
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...! - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - Low EMI solution - 100% solid capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment - AI Charger+ - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - vDRAM: Adjustable DRAM voltage...
...! - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - Low EMI solution - 100% solid capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - vFCH: Adjustable FCH voltage at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment - AI Charger+ - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - vDRAM: Adjustable DRAM voltage...
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...2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I/O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! button 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) Specifications...
...2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I/O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! button 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) Specifications...
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... Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. the latest connectivity standard. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check...
... Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. the latest connectivity standard. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check...
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... overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to a PPPoE network for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. MemOK! Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility...
... overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to a PPPoE network for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. MemOK! Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility...
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... lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. F2A55 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DS - - - 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows...
... lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. F2A55 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DS - - - 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows...
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... removed earlier. 6. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards...
... removed earlier. 6. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards...
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... RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND F2A55 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. ASUS F2A55 1-27 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are set the type of the system chassis. 3.
... RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND F2A55 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. ASUS F2A55 1-27 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are set the type of the system chassis. 3.
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... automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version...
... automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version...
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... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS F2A55 1-33 The following screen...
... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS F2A55 1-33 The following screen...
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... Specials menu appears. 2. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
... Specials menu appears. 2. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
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... updating the BIOS! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F2A55.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS...
... updating the BIOS! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F2A55.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS...
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... FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Please select boot device: SATA...
... FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Please select boot device: SATA...
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... help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type Enabled HD SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery ChargingESnuapbpleodrt Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on...
... help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type Enabled HD SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery ChargingESnuapbpleodrt Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on...
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... Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
... Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
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... options: [RAID] [IDE] Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is a monitor system. 2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Port 6 [RAID] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to report warning messages during the POST. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this option when using legacy operating systems. [UEFI DRIVER...
... options: [RAID] [IDE] Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is a monitor system. 2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Port 6 [RAID] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to report warning messages during the POST. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this option when using legacy operating systems. [UEFI DRIVER...
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...%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS F2A55 The values range from 60% to 75ºC. CHA_FAN1/2 Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 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 [Enabled...
...%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS F2A55 The values range from 60% to 75ºC. CHA_FAN1/2 Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 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 [Enabled...
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... set to [Disabled] and allows you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following three items appear only when you to display the post report. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] [Auto] For a faster BIOS POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available during POST. This configuration only functions in Normal Boot mode. USB Support [Partial Initial] [Disabled] All USB devices will be available when the system boots up. PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS Setup...
... set to [Disabled] and allows you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following three items appear only when you to display the post report. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] [Auto] For a faster BIOS POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available during POST. This configuration only functions in Normal Boot mode. USB Support [Partial Initial] [Disabled] All USB devices will be available when the system boots up. PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS Setup...