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F2A55 Motherboard
F2A55 Motherboard
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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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... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service...on it by yourself. Do not place the product in your area. If you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your ...
... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service...on it by yourself. Do not place the product in your area. If you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your ...
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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 ...may have been added by your dealer. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to ...
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 ...may have been added by your dealer. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to ...
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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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... graphics in FM2 socket compatible CPUs ASUS F2A55 1-1 CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. It also supports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports. Product introduction 1 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...
... graphics in FM2 socket compatible CPUs ASUS F2A55 1-1 CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. It also supports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports. Product introduction 1 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...
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...dramatically improve the system's bootup. It allows you to simply press a button to -use helpful utilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to set, monitor, and schedule the .... AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you with the ASUS OC profiles for any further user interaction. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power ...
...dramatically improve the system's bootup. It allows you to simply press a button to -use helpful utilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to set, monitor, and schedule the .... AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you with the ASUS OC profiles for any further user interaction. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power ...
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...eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS F2A55 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. With its easy and user-friendly ...-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ErP ready The motherboard is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB device's conditions. This is an auto...
...eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS F2A55 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. With its easy and user-friendly ...-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ErP ready The motherboard is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB device's conditions. This is an auto...
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..., switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 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. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... them . • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
..., switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 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. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... them . • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F2A55 ASUS F2A55 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F2A55 ASUS F2A55 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
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The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. F2A55 F2A55 CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. switch 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 11. MemOK! System ...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 an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket. AMD FM2 socket 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ATX power connectors ...
The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. F2A55 F2A55 CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. switch 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 11. MemOK! System ...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 an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket. AMD FM2 socket 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ATX power connectors ...
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1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 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 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. 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 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 four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...vendor. Timing Voltage DS - - - 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A55 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DS - - 9-11... install the memory modules 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® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows...
...vendor. Timing Voltage DS - - - 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A55 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DS - - 9-11... install the memory modules 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® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows...
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... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot... the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion ...
... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot... the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion ...
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... VGA card mode, use 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 better thermal environment. PCIEx1_2 - - - ASM USB3.0 - shared - - - - - - ASUS F2A55 1-21 IRQ assignments for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that...
... VGA card mode, use 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 better thermal environment. PCIEx1_2 - - - ASM USB3.0 - shared - - - - - - ASUS F2A55 1-21 IRQ assignments for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that...
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...CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 F2A55 F2A55 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the ...fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS F2A55...
...CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 F2A55 F2A55 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the ...fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS F2A55...
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.../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 cable to [HD]. ASUS F2A55 1-29 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to.... 7. 6. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 F2A55 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition F2A55 Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that...
.../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 cable to [HD]. ASUS F2A55 1-29 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to.... 7. 6. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 F2A55 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition F2A55 Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that...
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...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 480Mbps connection speed. 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
...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 480Mbps connection speed. 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS F2A55 1-31 switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after turning on a bare or open... overclocking, press the MemOK! function. switch • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. This is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
... exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS F2A55 1-31 switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after turning on a bare or open... overclocking, press the MemOK! function. switch • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. This is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
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... to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found , the LED next...is a reminder that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. F2A55 SB_PWR F2A55 Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. F2A55 DRAM LED F2A55 DRAM LED 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and ...
... to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found , the LED next...is a reminder that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. F2A55 SB_PWR F2A55 Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. F2A55 DRAM LED F2A55 DRAM LED 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and ...
