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Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for APU - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - MemOK! - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS UEFI BIOS... F2A55 specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS ...
...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for APU - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - MemOK! - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS UEFI BIOS... F2A55 specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS ...
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xi 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 are subject to change without notice. F2A55 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS...
xi 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 are subject to change without notice. F2A55 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS...
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... Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 PCIEX16_2 AMD® 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 are...
... Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 PCIEX16_2 AMD® 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 are...
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... settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you with difficult POST situations. It allows you to simply press a button to 132%, enhancing an already impressive...
... settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you with difficult POST situations. It allows you to simply press a button to 132%, enhancing an already impressive...
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... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. eliminates the need to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS F2A55 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your... system. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ...
... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. eliminates the need to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS F2A55 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your... system. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ...
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... to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that ...
... to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that ...
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...due to default values. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS ... information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM ...data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A55 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A55 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
...due to default values. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS ... information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM ...data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A55 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A55 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
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... intend to [RAID]. ASUS F2A55 1-27 3. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND F2A55 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5...disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the system chassis. The Serial ATA RAID...
... intend to [RAID]. ASUS F2A55 1-27 3. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND F2A55 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5...disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the system chassis. The Serial ATA RAID...
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... either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F2A55 1-29 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is 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 purchased separately.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to...
... either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F2A55 1-29 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is 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 purchased separately.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to...
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... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the...test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for the system to boot and load BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS F2A55 1-31
... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the...test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for the system to boot and load BIOS default settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS F2A55 1-31
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... Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1/ Windows® 8 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS F2A55 1-33 Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software... to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS update may be required to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen.
... Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1/ Windows® 8 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS F2A55 1-33 Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software... to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS update may be required to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen.
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... Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the 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...
... Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the 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...
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... Flash 2 feature allows you wish to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. 3. c. Updating from the Internet a. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55 Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through...
... Flash 2 feature allows you wish to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. 3. c. Updating from the Internet a. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55 Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through...
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... flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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...
... flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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...
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... 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive... ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55
... 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive... ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55
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... DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A55.CAP 8390656 2012-08-19 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Yes No 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. •...
... DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A55.CAP 8390656 2012-08-19 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Yes No 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. •...
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...apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you in using the first two options. If you see on your ...BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55...
...apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you in using the first two options. If you see on your ...BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55...
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... CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device ...priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By default...
... CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device ...priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By default...
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...settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.... the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed ...
...settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.... the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed ...