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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-V PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power..., energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-V PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power..., energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ...
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...a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed ...control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in -one simple to use functions, with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. feature automatically restores the...
...a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed ...control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in -one simple to use functions, with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. feature automatically restores the...
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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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
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..., the APU will not fit in place. The APU fits in one correct orientation. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. 2. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-7 Ensure that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to...
..., the APU will not fit in place. The APU fits in one correct orientation. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. 2. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-7 Ensure that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to...
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... CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-9 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already...
... CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-9 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already...
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... on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for the latest memory modules' Qualified Vendors List (QVL). ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-11 Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of the following: - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you... memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more ...
... on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for the latest memory modules' Qualified Vendors List (QVL). ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-11 Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of the following: - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you... memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more ...
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... DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • 1GB SS Micron 8FD22D9JNM - - • • 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80D - - • • N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80B - - • • N-CG ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-17
... DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • 1GB SS Micron 8FD22D9JNM - - • • 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80D - - • • N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80B - - • • N-CG ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-17
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... Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-21 Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...
... Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-21 Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...
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... 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-23 2. Keyboard power setting (KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer...
... 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-23 2. Keyboard power setting (KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer...
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... fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices...
... fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices...
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-27 In IDE mode, you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect one end ...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-27 In IDE mode, you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect one end ...
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... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to avail of the system chassis. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 8. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio...
... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to avail of the system chassis. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 8. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio...
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...avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-V PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0211 Folder Info 07/28/11 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/28/...VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to the ...
...avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-V PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0211 Folder Info 07/28/11 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/28/...VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to the ...
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... DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 2.1.4 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. NTFS is not supported under...
... DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 2.1.4 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. NTFS is not supported under...
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At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-V PLUS VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55VP.ROM 4194304 2011-07-28 17:30:48... exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2.
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-V PLUS VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55VP.ROM 4194304 2011-07-28 17:30:48... exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2.
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The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Refer to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard... setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-V PLUS BIOS Version : 0211 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 07/28/2011 Speed :...
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Refer to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard... setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-V PLUS BIOS Version : 0211 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 07/28/2011 Speed :...
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.... Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on it to display...
.... Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on it to display...
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From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. After you might be able to see or change a user password: 1. User Password If ...
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. After you might be able to see or change a user password: 1. User Password If ...
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...: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS DRAM O.C. and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the...
...: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS DRAM O.C. and allows you to select a DRAM O.C. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the...
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... the SATA hard disk drives to [RAID] or [AHCI]. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS When read/write of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk...
... the SATA hard disk drives to [RAID] or [AHCI]. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS When read/write of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk...