Summary of the content on the page No. 1
F2A55
Motherboard
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
E7789 Second Edition September 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended i
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii F2A55 specifications summary ................................................................................ ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Cha
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............................................................2-1 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 .................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
2.6.4 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] ........................................2-24 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..................2-24 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................................2-24 2.7 Boot menu ...................................................................................................2-25 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................................2-25 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [En
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to find
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
F2A55 specifications summary ® APU FM2 socket for AMD A-Series accelerated processors (APU) with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores ® AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support ® • The AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. ® • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD APU support list. ® Chipset AMD A55 FCH Memory 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 64GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory module
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
F2A55 specifications summary ASUS unique ASUS DIGI+ VRM: features - Digital Power Control for APU - ASUS 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - AI Charger+ - ASUS TurboV - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
F2A55 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports buttons / switches 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output conne
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN ATX12V USB56 SPDIFO USB34 USB3_E12 MemOK! DRAM_LED LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN1 ASM 1042 AUDIO PCIEX1_1 F2A55 ® Realtek 8111F PCIEX16_1 Lithium Cell PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power ® AMD A55 PCI1 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 64Mb PCI2 BIOS ALC 887 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR AAFP COM USB78 USB910 USB1112 PANEL CLRTC SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ASUS F2A55 motherboard cables 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
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 with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. It features
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to 132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any further user interaction. Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor,
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual chargin
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
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 touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. F2A55 1-5 ASUS
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 2 3 4 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN ATX12V USB56 SPDIFO USB34 USB3_E12 5 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 ASM 1042 AUDIO PCIEX1_1 F2A55 Realtek® 8111F PCIEX16_1 Lithium Cell PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power ® AMD A55 PCI1 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 7 64Mb BIOS PCI2 ALC 887 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT 8 SB_PWR COM USB78 USB910 USB1112 PANEL AAFP CLRTC SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit,
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-26 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 1-25 3. AMD FM2 socket 1-7 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-11 5. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 1-32 6. MemOK! switch 1-31 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-32 8. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-27 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-30 11. Clear RTC R
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
1.4.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
