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5. 

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.

Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is 

Realtek High Definition Audio (the 

name may be different based on the OS)

. Go to 

Start > Control Panel > Sounds and 

Audio Devices > Sound Playback

 to configure the setting.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

4. 

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this 

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The COM module is purchased separately.

F1A55 R2.0

F1A55 R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector

PIN 1

COM1

DCD TXD GND RTS

RI

RXD DTR DSR CTS

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT GND

F1A55 R2.0

F1A55 R2.0 Digital audio connector

Summary of Contents for F1A55 R2.0

Page 1: ...Motherboard F1A55 R2 0 ...

Page 2: ...ective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product i...

Page 3: ...talling the CPU 1 9 1 4 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 11 1 5 System memory 1 13 1 5 1 Overview 1 13 1 5 2 Memory configurations 1 13 1 5 3 Installing a DIMM 1 18 1 5 4 Removing a DIMM 1 18 1 6 Expansion slots 1 19 1 6 1 Installing an expansion card 1 19 1 6 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 19 1 6 3 PCI slots 1 19 1 6 4 PCI Express x1 slots 1 19 1 6 5 PCI Express x16 slots 1 20 1 7 Jumpers 1...

Page 4: ...3 2 4 3 APU Multiplier Auto 2 13 2 4 4 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled 2 13 2 4 5 OC Tuner OK 2 14 2 4 6 DRAM Timing Control 2 14 2 4 7 Hybrid DIGI VRM 2 14 2 4 8 CPU Voltage Offset Mode 2 15 2 4 9 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2 15 2 4 10 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign 2 15 2 4 11 DRAM Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 12 SB 1 1V Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 13 1 1Vsb Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 14 APU 1 2V Voltage Auto 2 15 2 4 15 VDDA V...

Page 5: ... NumLock State On 2 25 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled 2 25 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 2 26 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 26 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 26 2 7 6 UEFI Legacy Boot Enabled both UEFI and Legacy 2 26 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM 2 26 2 7 8 Boot Option Priorities 2 26 2 7 9 Boot Override 2 26 2 8 Tools menu 2 27 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2 27 2 8 2 ASUS O C Prof...

Page 6: ...area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all...

Page 7: ...ormation This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contac...

Page 8: ...ask 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 or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key ...

Page 9: ... system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics in the Llano APU Supports AMD Dual Graphics Refer to www amd com for the discrete GPUs that support AMD Dual Graphics Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot blue x16 mode black x4 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 ...

Page 10: ...acitors The Network iControl feature is not supported in Windows XP Vista operating systems ASUS Exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 00325V increment vDRAM Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0 01V increment vFCH Adjustable FCH voltage at 0 01V increment SFS Stepless Frequency Selection PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment Overcl...

Page 11: ...wer fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK button Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3 0Gb s cables 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD BIOS features 64Mb Flash ROM UEFI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI 2 0a SM BIOS 2 6 Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Up...

Page 12: ...ferent models F1A55 R2 0 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB78 USB910 USB1112 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CHA_FAN2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O AUDIO ALC 887 EPU ASM 1042 ICS483A COM1 KBMS 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC AMD A55 FCH Realtek 8111E DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B2 64b...

Page 13: ... x 16 at x4 speed graphics ATI CrossFireX Technology ATI s CrossFireX boosts image quality along with rendering speed eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images CrossFireX allows higher antialiasing anisotropic filtering shading and texture settings Adjust your display configurations experiment with the advanced 3D settings and check the effects with a real tim...

Page 14: ...your system up and running in no time ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable flexible and convenient mouse input Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system It natively supports hard drives lar...

Page 15: ... loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment ASUS MyLogo 2 Personalize your system by turning your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos 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 a USB flash disk that conta...

Page 16: ...system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings ErP ready This motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements with regard to energy consumption This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and i...

Page 17: ...bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits E...

Page 18: ...F1A55 R2 0 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 ...

Page 19: ... ALC 887 EPU ASM 1042 ICS483A COM1 KBMS 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 22 4cm 8 8in 30 5cm 12 0in AMD A55 FCH Realtek 8111E DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B2 64bit 240 pin module LAN1_USB12 USB3_E12 USB34 USB56 SPDIF_O2 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 MemOK DRAM_LED SOCKET FM1 EATXPWR ATX12V 1 2 4 1 3 2 ...

Page 20: ...MD FM1 socket 1 8 4 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 12 5 MemOK switch 1 29 6 SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 6 1 25 7 Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 30 8 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 27 9 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 20 10 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 1 28 11 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 1 26 12 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 26 13 Front panel audio connector...

Page 21: ...p on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 1 4 1 Installing the CPU 1 4 Accelerated Processing Unit APU This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD Fusion A E2 series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics Use ...

Page 22: ...pins and damaging the APU Gold triangle Small triangle 5 When the APU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the APU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that comes with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to t...

Page 23: ...ove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation ins...

Page 24: ...atsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN DO NOT forget to connect the CPU ...

Page 25: ...of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation We recommend that you install the memory modules using the blue slots for better overclocking capability Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or ...

Page 26: ...AIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65V G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V G SKILL F3 16000CL6T 6GBPIS XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 6 9 6 24 1 65V GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 1 65V...

Page 27: ... XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6V Kingmax FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB DS Kingmax FLGE85F B8MF7 MEEH XMP 2GB DS 7 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3 2G 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KVR1600D3N11 2G ES 2GB DS KTC D1288JPN DPLD9U 11 11 11 28 1 35V 1 5V KINGSTON KHX160...

Page 28: ...FXF DXX 15A Kingmax FLFE85F C8KL9 NAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A Kingmax FLFE85F C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A Kingmax FLFE85F B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX 26A Kingmax FLFF65F C8KL9 NEES 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A Kingmax FLFF65F C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A Kingston KVR1333D3N9 1G low profile 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F 9 1 5V Kingston KVR1333D...

Page 29: ...ndors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067 8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Crucial CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 AE F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0 AE F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 1G low profile 1G...

Page 30: ... so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 5 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the...

Page 31: ... card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 6 3 PCI slots The PCI slots su...

Page 32: ...PCIe x16_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommended for single VGA card N A Dual VGA PCIe card x16 x4 1 6 5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications IRQ Assignments A B C D E F G H PCIEX16 share PCIEX18 share PCIEX4 share PCIEX4 lane2 share Mini PCIE share OnChip IGP share Llano PicExBR 02 share Llano PicExBR 03 ...

Page 33: ... CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to r...

Page 34: ...rclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values 1 8 Connectors 1 8 1 Rear panel connectors LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity ...

Page 35: ...B 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 10 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 3 0 devices DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitations USB 3 0 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB ...

Page 36: ...he black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 for better thermal environment DO NOT forget to conne...

Page 37: ...table or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are un...

Page 38: ...ion 2 5 2 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later version When using hot plug and NCQ set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 5 2 SATA Configuration for details SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_R...

Page 39: ...io Devices Sound Playback to configure the setting The S PDIF module is purchased separately 4 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The COM module is purchased separately F1A55 R2 0 F1A55 R2 0 Serial port COM1 connector PIN 1 COM1...

Page 40: ...D cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin conn...

Page 41: ... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to HD See section 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either a High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to...

Page 42: ...test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and tests the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirements the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights up continuous...

Page 43: ...ickly 1 10 Onboard LEDs 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power P...

Page 44: ...ntains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD The following screen is for reference only The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time with...

Page 45: ...D that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click AI Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windo...

Page 46: ...S based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Dri...

Page 47: ...atest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility a...

Page 48: ...ort asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot y...

Page 49: ...S update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item und...

Page 50: ...keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Ensu...

Page 51: ...lt screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 7 Boot menu for details The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right han...

Page 52: ...f the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting t...

Page 53: ...ion options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the ...

Page 54: ...iguration options English Español Русский 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 9 Jumpers for informa...

Page 55: ... when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user passwor...

Page 56: ...ocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display the following items ...

Page 57: ...only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to D O C P and allows you to select a DRAM O C profile which applies different settings to DRAM frequency DRAM timing and DRAM voltage Configuration options DDR3 1600MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 1800MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 1866MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2000MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2133MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2200MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V DDR3 2400MHz 9 9 9 24 1 65V 2...

Page 58: ...the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75 Ultra High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification CPU NB Load Line Calibration Auto Allows you to select the CPU NB Load line mode Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme VRM Fixed Frequ...

Page 59: ...Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value VDDNB Offset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage The values range from 0 003125V to 0 500V with a 0 003125V interval 2 4 11 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 35V to 2 30V with a 0 1V interval 2 4 12 SB 1 1V Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Southb...

Page 60: ...olor indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 2 4 16 APU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be...

Page 61: ...tic configuration Configuration options Disabled Auto AMD PowerNow function Enabled Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function Configuration options Enabled Disabled SVM Enabled Enables or disables CPU virtualization Configuration options Disabled Enabled C state Pmin Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system s processor operates at the lowest power and operating state C state Configu...

Page 62: ...ss devices on Port 5 6 before entering OS Configuration options RAID AHCI IDE S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disable link 2 5 3 USB Configuration The items in this me...

Page 63: ...IE PCI Video Integrated Graphics Auto Enables the integrated graphics controller Configuration options Auto Force 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Device Enabled Enabled Enables the HD Audio Device Disabled Disables the HD Audio Device The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio con...

Page 64: ...to set the serial port configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings Auto Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 2 5 6 APM Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Ba...

Page 65: ...te a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 2 5 7 Network Stack Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Link Enabled The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled Th...

Page 66: ...ys the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Power Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis Power fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to displ...

Page 67: ...ieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 90ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range...

Page 68: ...an Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 90ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 40 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Te...

Page 69: ...ogo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to Disabled and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report Configuration options 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 se...

Page 70: ...I and Legacy Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot Disable UEFI Enables the Legacy boot and disables the UEFI boot Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI booth and disables the Legacy boot 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Legacy ROM Launch Legacy ROM EFI Compatibe ROM Launch UEFI Compatible ROM 2 7 8 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The ...

Page 71: ... to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the ...

Page 72: ...are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window ...

Page 73: ...different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate thi...

Page 74: ...out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to ht...

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Page 76: ... GERMANY declare the following apparatus Product name Motherboard Model name F1A55 R2 0 conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 4 1 2008 05 EN 300...

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