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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, .... It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, .... It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD...
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...motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain ...
...motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain ...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... designed for the FM1 socket. Position the APU above the socket such that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-7
... designed for the FM1 socket. Position the APU above the socket such that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-7
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... CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the...
... CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the...
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...memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the latest memory modules' Qualified Vendors List (QVL). ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-11 For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the ... recommend that you obtain 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. - The system maps the total size of ...
...memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the latest memory modules' Qualified Vendors List (QVL). ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-11 For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the ... recommend that you obtain 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. - The system maps the total size of ...
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.... 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-13 Install the software drivers for the card. 2.
.... 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-13 Install the software drivers for the card. 2.
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... connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-15 PS/2 Mouse port (green). This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue...
... connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-15 PS/2 Mouse port (green). This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue...
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... 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-17 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
... 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-17 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
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6. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-19 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for ...
6. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-19 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for ...
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Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-21 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-21 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
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...BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 06/23/11 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 06/23/2011 F1A55MLE.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LE Help Info VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/11... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LE To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating ...
...BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 06/23/11 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 06/23/2011 F1A55MLE.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LE Help Info VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/11... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LE To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating ...
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...updating process. At the 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 boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LE Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn off the...Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows ...
...updating process. At the 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 boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LE Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn off the...Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows ...
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... load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LE Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLE.ROM 4194304 2011...
... load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LE Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLE.ROM 4194304 2011...
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...the display language of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LE EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LE BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date ...priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The ...
...the display language of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LE EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LE BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date ...priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The ...
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...-configurable. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LE To change the settings. Menu items The highlighted item on it and press or click on the menu bar displays the specific items for that...
...-configurable. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LE To change the settings. Menu items The highlighted item on it and press or click on the menu bar displays the specific items for that...
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Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LE To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. From the ...
Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LE To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. From the ...
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...] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to 300.0MHz. Use the and keys to start automatic overclocking. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LE Press and select OK to adjust the ratio. APU Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you to set power saving mode. The valid value...
...] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to 300.0MHz. Use the and keys to start automatic overclocking. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LE Press and select OK to adjust the ratio. APU Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you to set power saving mode. The valid value...
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... VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDA voltage. 2.4.11 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LE
... VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDA voltage. 2.4.11 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LE
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... presence of commands. Configuration options: [AHCI or RAID] [IDE] S.M.A.R.T. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F1A55-M LE The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use...
... presence of commands. Configuration options: [AHCI or RAID] [IDE] S.M.A.R.T. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F1A55-M LE The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use...