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F2A55-M
Motherboard
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E7489 First Edition August 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 if: (
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii F2A55-M specifications summary ............................................................................ ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Produ
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1.11.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................1-34 1.11.2 Support DVD information ..............................................................1-34 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 ...............................................................
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2.6 Monitor menu ..............................................................................................2-23 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]......................2-23 2.6.2 CPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] .2-23 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................................2-24 2.6.4 CHA_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled] .............................................2-24 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Vo
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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
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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
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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
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F2A55-M specifications summary ® APU FM2 Socket for AMD A- series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series Graphics, Up to 4 CPU cores ® Supports AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 ® Supports DirectX 11 ® * The AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 Support depends on the APU types. Chipset AMD® A55 FCH(Hudson D2) Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/ 2250(O.C.) /2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) /2000(O.C.) /1866 /1600 /1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture
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F2A55-M specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Digital Power Design: - Industry leading digital 4+2 phase power design ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Turbo V - Disk Unlocker - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS E
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F2A55-M specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports connectors 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x COM connector 1 x GPU Boost switch 1 x MemOK! button 1 x TPM header 1 x CPU fan con
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. PWR_FAN GPU Boost KBMS_USB34 CPU_FAN GPU_LED DIGI+ EPU ATX12V SPDIFO _HDMI USB3_12 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO F2A55-M PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111F SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® AMD Super A55 I/O PCI1 PCIEX16_2 64Mb ALC BIOS 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC TPM COM USB910 USB78 USB56 PANEL AAFP ASUS F2A55-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missi
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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 feature
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1.1.2 DIGI+VRM DIGI+ POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU* ® ASUS motherboards using the AMD A55 chipset employ precise digital regulation for the APU, called DIGI+ VRM (Vloltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. The APU voltage is adjusted via either carefully developed automated modes, or by using user-defined profiles. The effect is that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most precise power delivery. Boosetd by world-renowned ASUS quality, it
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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 easily charge iPod, iPhone, iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may v
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ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
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1.3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 5 1 2 2 3 4 6 24.4cm(9.6in) GPU Boost PWR_FAN KBMS_USB34 CPU_FAN GPU_LED DIGI+ EPU ATX12V SPDIFO _HDMI 7 8 1 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO F2A55-M PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111F SB_PWR 9 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® AMD Super A55 I/O PCI1 10 PCIEX16_2 64Mb ALC BIOS 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC COM TPM USB910 USB78 USB56 PANEL AAFP 11 17 16 15 14 13 12 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! DRAM_LED DVI_VGA SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit,
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1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-26 2. CPU, power fan and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN and 1-27 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. GPU Boost switch 1-32 4. GPU Boost LED (GPU_LED) 1-33 ® 5. AMD FM2 socket 1-7 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-11 7. MemOK! switch 1-31 8. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED 1-32 9. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-32 10. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-29 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
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1.4.1 Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
