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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). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.2

SATA Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The

SATA Port items show

Not Present

if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA

port.

OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]

Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following three items appear only when you set the

OnChip SATA Channel

item to

[Enabled].

OnChip SATA Type [IDE]

Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

[IDE]

Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives 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 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 of commands.

Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM]

This item only appears when

OnChip SATA Type

is set to [RAID].

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

[Legacy ROM]

Select this option when using legacy operating systems.

[UEFI DRIVER]

Select this option when using UEFI operating systems.

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] [Disabled]

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	6
F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary	8
Package contents	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 Special features	11
1.1.1 Product highlights	11
1.1.2 ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM	11
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	12
1.2 Before you proceed	14
1.3 Motherboard overview	15
1.3.1 Placement direction	15
1.3.2 Screw holes	15
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.3.4 Layout contents	17
1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	17
1.4.1 APU installation	18
1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation	19
1.5 System memory	21
1.5.1 Overview	21
1.5.2 Memory configurations	22
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.6 Expansion slots	28
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.6.3 PCI slot	28
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot	28
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.7 Jumpers	29
1.8 Connectors	31
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	31
1.8.2 Internal connectors	32
1.9 Software support	38
1.9.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.9.2 Support DVD information	38
Chapter 2: BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	41
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	42
2.2 BIOS setup program	44
2.3 Main menu	48
2.3.1 System Language [English]	48
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	48
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	48
2.3.4 Security	48
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	50
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	51
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	51
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	51
2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	51
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	52
2.4.6 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM	52
2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	53
2.4.8 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+]	53
2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	53
2.4.10 APU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	53
2.5 Advanced menu	54
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	54
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	55
2.5.3 USB Configuration	56
2.5.4 NB Configuration	56
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	56
2.5.6 APM	57
2.5.7 Network Stack	58
2.6 Monitor menu	59
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	59
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	59
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	59
2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	60
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	60
2.7 Boot menu	61
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	61
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	61
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	61
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	62
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	62
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	62
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	62
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	62
2.7.9 Boot Override	62
2.8 Tools menu	63
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	63
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	63
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	63
2.9 Exit menu	64
Appendices	65
Notices	65

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