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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A55 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-1 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A55 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-1 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11...
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... voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified... service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
... voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified... service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
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...to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to... features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS...
...to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to... features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS...
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...® A55 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 64Mb BIOS PCI3 COM CLRTC USB78 USB910 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SB_PWR USB1112 PANEL SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ASUS F2A55 motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above ...items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. xii Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. SOCKET FM2 DDR3...
...® A55 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 64Mb BIOS PCI3 COM CLRTC USB78 USB910 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SB_PWR USB1112 PANEL SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ASUS F2A55 motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above ...items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. xii Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. SOCKET FM2 DDR3...
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... This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in FM2 socket compatible CPUs ASUS F2A55 1-1 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating...1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processor with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate, for reliable application in every scenario. *...
... This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in FM2 socket compatible CPUs ASUS F2A55 1-1 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating...1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processor with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate, for reliable application in every scenario. *...
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...for any further user interaction. MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). It offers you with the ASUS OC profiles for the best overclocking settings... one-step network control center that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to a PPPoE network for...
...for any further user interaction. MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). It offers you with the ASUS OC profiles for the best overclocking settings... one-step network control center that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to a PPPoE network for...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to ...efficiency requirements in line with your USB device's conditions. C.P.R. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F2A55 1-3 With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to ...efficiency requirements in line with your USB device's conditions. C.P.R. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F2A55 1-3 With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices...
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... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 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...
... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 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...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A55 ASUS F2A55 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws!
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A55 ASUS F2A55 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... the FM2 socket. F2A55 F2A55 CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. AMD FM2 socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-26 1-25 1-7 1-11 1-32 1-31 1-32 1-27 1-28 1-30 1-22 1-27 1-29 1-29 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD...
... the FM2 socket. F2A55 F2A55 CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. AMD FM2 socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-26 1-25 1-7 1-11 1-32 1-31 1-32 1-27 1-28 1-30 1-22 1-27 1-29 1-29 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets F2A55 Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 F2A55 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F2A55 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets F2A55 Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 F2A55 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F2A55 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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.... Check with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. F2A55 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 ..., some AMD CPU models may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you are available in...
.... Check with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. F2A55 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 ..., some AMD CPU models may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you are available in...
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...the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, ... make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for the...
...the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, ... make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for the...
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PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - PCI3 slot - - - - - - shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS F2A55 1-21 shared - - - - - PCI2 slot - - - - - shared - shared - - - - shared - - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - - Onboard USB2.0 controller - PCIEx1_2 -...the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this...
PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - PCI3 slot - - - - - - shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS F2A55 1-21 shared - - - - - PCI2 slot - - - - - shared - shared - - - - shared - - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - - Onboard USB2.0 controller - PCIEx1_2 -...the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this...
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..., we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS F2A55 1-25 These are not jumpers! CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR... GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear...
..., we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS F2A55 1-25 These are not jumpers! CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR... GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear...
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...cable to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55 SPDIF_OUT F2A55 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front ...to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. ASUS F2A55 1-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. 6. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a ...
...cable to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55 SPDIF_OUT F2A55 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front ...to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. ASUS F2A55 1-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. 6. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a ...
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.... USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB1112 F2A55 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND F2A55 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install... purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
.... USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB1112 F2A55 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND F2A55 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install... purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. F2A55 F2A55 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when... set is ideal for successful boot. MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS F2A55 1-31 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test...
... the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. F2A55 F2A55 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when... set is ideal for successful boot. MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS F2A55 1-31 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test...
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... continue lighting until the problem is solved. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the ...system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. F2A55 DRAM LED F2A55 DRAM LED 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A55 SB_PWR F2A55 Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. 1.10 Onboard LEDs...
... continue lighting until the problem is solved. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the ...system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. F2A55 DRAM LED F2A55 DRAM LED 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A55 SB_PWR F2A55 Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. 1.10 Onboard LEDs...