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F1A55-V PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-1866 MHz capability

DDR3-1600MHz capability

Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/

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Brand

Chip

NO.

Timing

Voltage

DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

1DIMM

2DIMM

A-Data

AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

7-9-7-21

1.55V-

1.75V

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A-Data

AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

9-9-9-24

1.55V-

1.75V

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A-Data

AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

7-9-7-21

1.55V-

1.75V

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CORSAIR

TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)

3GB(3 x 1GB)

8-8-8-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP)

12GB(6x2GB)

8-8-8-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

8-8-8-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

9-9-9-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

7-8-7-20

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

9-9-9-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

9-9-9-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

8-8-8-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

8-8-8-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

9-9-9-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

9-9-9-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)

8GB(4 x 2GB)

9-9-9-24

1.65V

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Crucial

BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

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G.SKILL

F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP)

2GB(2 x 1GB)

9-9-9-24

1.5V

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Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/

Chip

Brand

Chip

NO.

Timing

Voltage

DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

1DIMM

2DIMM

A-Data

AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP)

2GB

8-8-8-24

1.55V-

1.75V

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CORSAIR

aCMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

9-9-9-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

9-9-9-24

1.65V

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CORSAIR

CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

9-10-9-27

1.50V

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G.SKILL

F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

9-10-9-28

1.5V

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KINGSTON

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP)

3GB(3 x 1GB)

1.65V

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KINGSTON

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

1.65V

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OCZ

OCZ3G1866LV4GK

4GB(2 x 2GB)

10-10-

10-27

1.65V

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Summary of Contents for F1A55-V PLUS

Page 1: ...Motherboard F1A55 V PLUS ...

Page 2: ...without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this product You may obtain the complete co...

Page 3: ...ut 1 6 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 6 1 6 Accelerated Processing Unit APU 1 7 1 6 1 Installing the APU 1 7 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 9 1 7 System memory 1 10 1 7 1 Overview 1 10 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 11 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 20 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 20 1 8 Expansion slots 1 21 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 21 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 21 1 8 3 PCI slots 1 ...

Page 4: ...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 5 Advanced menu 2 15 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 15 2 5 2 SATA Configuration 2 16 2 5 3 USB Configuration 2 17 2 5 4 NB Configuration 2 17 2 5 5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 17 2 5 6 APM 2 18 2 6 Monitor menu 2 20 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF 2 20 2 6 2 CPU Chassis ...

Page 5: ...Force BIOS 2 23 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 23 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities 2 23 2 7 7 Boot Override 2 23 2 8 Tools menu 2 24 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2 24 2 8 2 ASUS O C Profile 2 24 2 8 3 ASUS SPD Information 2 24 2 9 Exit menu 2 25 ...

Page 6: ...g measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit 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 FC...

Page 7: ...isconnect 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 cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure ...

Page 8: ...entation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package 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 Key1 K...

Page 9: ...ailable in the market Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating 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 Llano APU VGA output support D Su...

Page 10: ...ower phase design ASUS iCafe Memory Anti theft AI Suite II Ai Charger ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions Stylish heatsink solution Chipset and Mosfet ASUS Q Fan ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Special features 100 All high quality conductive polymer conductors Back Panel I O ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x...

Page 11: ...0 pin 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 4 pin 1 x Chassis fan connector 3 pin 1 x chassis intrusion connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 32Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI 2 0a SM BIOS 2 6 Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3 0Gb s cables 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Updat...

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Page 13: ...ity motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below AMD A E2 series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics APU This motherboard supports AMD A E2 series accelerated processor with AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics This revolutionary APU Accelerated Processing Unit combines processing po...

Page 14: ...re that supports iPod iPhone and iPad Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1 1 function The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device s conditions 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 more flexible and convenient...

Page 15: ...y tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and...

Page 16: ... 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 any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may...

Page 17: ...ion The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 5 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS F1A55 V PLUS 1 5 ...

Page 18: ...4 1 pin CHASSIS 1 27 3 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V 1 26 10 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 26 4 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN and 3 pin CHA_FAN 1 25 11 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 1 28 5 AMD FM1 socket 1 7 12 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 1 29 6 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 10 13 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 29 7 SATA 3 0Gb s connect...

Page 19: ...e APU will not fit in completely 3 Position the APU above the socket such that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the APU into the socket until it fits in place The APU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU Ensure that you use a APU designed for...

Page 20: ...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 the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 ...

Page 21: ...ther motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not m...

Page 22: ... fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently ...

Page 23: ...stall a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits Mb chips or less The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market 1 7 2 Memor...

Page 24: ... 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V Crucial BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 24...

Page 25: ...IL GV34GB1600C8DC XMP 2GB DS 8 8 8 28 1 6V KINGMAX FLGD45F B8MF7 MAEH XMP 1GB SS 7 KINGMAX FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB DS KINGMAX FLGE85F B8MF7 MEEH XMP 2GB DS 7 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2 4G 4GB 2 x 2GB SS 1 5V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3 2G 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KVR1600D3N11 2G ES...

Page 26: ...12 8M8 GJ 1D 9 9 9 24 1 6V Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N DG XMP 2GB DS Kingtiger KTG2G1600PG3 2GB DS Mushkin 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 Mushkin 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V 1 6V PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7V DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip No Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMM A Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A Dat...

Page 27: ...e ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF 0 DJ F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage G SKILL F3 10600CL8D 2 GBHK XMP 1GB SS G SKILL G SKILL F3 10600CL9D 2 GBNQ 2GB 2 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 5V G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 3G BPK XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 7 7 7 18 1 5 1 6V G SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 6G BPK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 18 1 5 1 6V G SKILL F3 10666CL7D 8 ...

Page 28: ...x H5TQ2G83 AFRH9C 9 KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N 9 2G 2GB SS Micron IID77 D9L GK 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9 2 G SP 2GB SS ELPIDA J2108BCS E DJ F 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BFB G DJ F 9 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPN DPLD9U 9 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDS E DJ F 9 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2 G SP 2GB DS KTC D1288JEMF NGD9U 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333...

Page 29: ...UNG M378B2873F HS CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG M378B5773D H0 CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D SAMSUNG M378B5673F H0 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG M378B5273C H0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83T FR 9 Super Talent W1333X2G8 XMP 1GB SS 8 Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 9 Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Super ...

Page 30: ...304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA N A 9 RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N A 9 SILICON POWER SP001GBLTU133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8 AN CG 9 SILICON POWER SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS Elixir N2CB1680A N C6 9 SILICON POWER SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1680A N C6 9 TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081 107EY 1GB SS 7 7 7 20 1 5V TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081 138EY 1GB SS 8 8 8 24 1 5V TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081 107EY 2GB DS 7 7...

Page 31: ...A J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0 AE F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3 8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE DJ F 7 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 7 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1 5V Micron MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron...

Page 32: ...notch 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 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM fro...

Page 33: ... 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 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI spe...

Page 34: ...ord 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 reenter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clea...

Page 35: ...upply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS 3 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW1 6 3 pin USBPW7 10 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power suppl...

Page 36: ...el configuration 4 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Audio 2 4 6 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 ...

Page 37: ... fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the 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 connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan...

Page 38: ...U with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The system may become unstable 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...

Page 39: ...nstall Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version 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 5 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mou...

Page 40: ...ystem is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the ...

Page 41: ...is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector 8 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the syst...

Page 42: ...e drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen Click Dri...

Page 43: ... and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Upda...

Page 44: ...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 Flash Info MODEL F1A55 V PLUS VER 0211 DATE 07 2...

Page 45: ... 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 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load ...

Page 46: ...ility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do no...

Page 47: ... USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press Enter The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 07 Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS PATH A BOARD F1A5...

Page 48: ...keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Yes No 4 Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS 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 ...

Page 49: ...assis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program Th...

Page 50: ...5 V PLUS BIOS Version 0211 Build Date 07 28 2011 CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample Speed 2400 MHz Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz Exit Advanced Mode Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU 113 0ºF 45 0ºC CPU 1 248V 5V 5 160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN N A MB 75 2ºF 40 0ºC 3 3V 3 344V 12V 12 248V English UEFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode Tuesday 1 1 2008 Standard Default F5 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navi...

Page 51: ...ng the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Launch Realtek PXE OPROM Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values...

Page 52: ...iguration 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 i...

Page 53: ...stem 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 information on how to erase the RTC RAM Tool Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Choose the system default language BIOS Information BIOS Version 0211 x64 Build Date 07 28 2011 CPU Information AMD Engine...

Page 54: ...r 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 passwo...

Page 55: ... installed on the motherboard Target CPU Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Select the target CPU frequency and the relevant parameters will be auto adjusted Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F...

Page 56: ...ock 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 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto Allo...

Page 57: ...1201 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration NB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration APM 2 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operatin...

Page 58: ...vices 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 use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order o...

Page 59: ... disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi Monitor support for add on VGA devices And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved Configuration options Disabled Enabled Primary Video Device PCIE PCI Video Selects the primary display device Configuration options IGFX Video PCIE PCI Video Integrated Graphics Auto Enables the integrated graphics controller Configuration op...

Page 60: ...2E8h IRQ 3 2 5 6 APM EuP Ready Disabled Disabled Disables the Energy Using Products EuP Ready function Enabled Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement When set to Enabled all other PME options will be switched off EPU Lite Disabled Disabled Vcore phase fixes on 4 phase Auto Allows you to change the Vcore phase between 2 phase to 4 phase based on...

Page 61: ...on the 5VSB lead Power On By PME Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up by PCI PCIE devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI PCIE LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Di...

Page 62: ...s you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan 2 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan setti...

Page 63: ...le 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 40 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20ºC Use the and keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 40 Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan du...

Page 64: ... display the post report Configuration options 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Select the keyboard NumLock state Select Screen Select It...

Page 65: ... default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 afte...

Page 66: ... Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Save to Profile Allows you 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 sel...

Page 67: ...he 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 appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode T...

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Page 69: ...510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone Component 49 1805 010923 Telephone System Notebook Ee...

Page 70: ... V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 3 1 2006 05 EN 302 623 V1 1 1 2009 01 2006 95 EC LVD Directive EN 60950 1 2006 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 A11 2008 2009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 642 2009 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 278 2009 EN 62301 2005 Ver 110101 CE marking Declaration Date Jul 01 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking 2...

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