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... offer is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of the product is valid to anyone in receipt of the LGPL Software (with you want to , by...
... offer is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of the product is valid to anyone in receipt of the LGPL Software (with you want to , by...
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... 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.5 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto...
... 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.5 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto...
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... support AMD® Dual Graphics. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (blue @x16 mode, black @x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ technology AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - F1A55 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD...
... support AMD® Dual Graphics. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (blue @x16 mode, black @x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ technology AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - F1A55 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD...
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...1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 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. button 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Front...
...1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 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. button 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Front...
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... traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps with just a few clicks away. Adjust your system up to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Get your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more intricate system settings. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
... traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 (at 4.8Gbps with just a few clicks away. Adjust your system up to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Get your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more intricate system settings. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
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... between different utilities. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS F1A55 1-3 AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to use functions, with no need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai...
... between different utilities. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS F1A55 1-3 AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to use functions, with no need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai...
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DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! AMD FM1 socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 2.0 onnectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-27 1-23 1-17 1-25 1-22 1-24 1-24 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-21 1-7 1-10 1-26 1-27 1-22 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 1 3 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS USB56 ATX12V...
DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! AMD FM1 socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 2.0 onnectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-27 1-23 1-17 1-25 1-22 1-24 1-24 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction switch 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-21 1-7 1-10 1-26 1-27 1-22 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 1 3 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS USB56 ATX12V...
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... already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Unplug the power...
... already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Unplug the power...
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... (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS F1A55 1-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card...
... (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS F1A55 1-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card...
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... onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 56 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 1. Rear Speaker...
... onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to default values. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 56 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 1. Rear Speaker...
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... the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to create a Serial ATA RAID set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is...
... the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to create a Serial ATA RAID set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is...
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... blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS...
... blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS...
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... Autorun is for updates. The contents of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for...
... Autorun is for updates. The contents of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for...
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... installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to download...
... installation. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to download...
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... an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup...
... an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup...
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... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55...
... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55...
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... For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realte k LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration...
... For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realte k LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration...
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... high memory frequency may cause the system to select a DRAM O.C. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-14 ASUS F1A55 The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays...
... high memory frequency may cause the system to select a DRAM O.C. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-14 ASUS F1A55 The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays...
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... system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables AMD virtualization in this function. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in the CPU. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating...
... system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables AMD virtualization in this function. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in the CPU. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating...
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... use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [RAID] / [AHCI], [IDE] S.M.A.R.T. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. 2-18 ASUS F1A55 If Port 5-6 are configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to access devices on random workloads by allowing the drive to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to set to change the USB-related...
... use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [RAID] / [AHCI], [IDE] S.M.A.R.T. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. 2-18 ASUS F1A55 If Port 5-6 are configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to access devices on random workloads by allowing the drive to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you to set to change the USB-related...