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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 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, 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. 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, 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. ASUS F1A55 R2.0 1-5

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
F1A55 R2.0 specifications summary	9
Package contents	12
Product introduction	13
1.1 Special features	13
1.1.1 Product highlights	13
1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features	14
1.2 Before you proceed	17
1.3 Motherboard overview	17
1.3.1 Placement direction	17
1.3.2 Screw holes	18
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.3.4 Layout contents	20
1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	21
1.4.1 Installing the CPU	21
1.4.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	23
1.5 System memory	25
1.5.1 Overview	25
1.5.2 Memory configurations	25
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	30
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM	30
1.6 Expansion slots	31
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	31
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	31
1.6.3 PCI slots	31
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slots	31
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots	32
1.7 Jumpers	33
1.8 Connectors	34
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors	34
1.8.2 Internal connectors	36
1.9 Onboard switch	42
1.10 Onboard LEDs	43
1.11 Software support	44
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	44
1.11.2 Support DVD information	44
BIOS information	45
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	45
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	45
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	46
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	47
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	48
2.2 BIOS setup program	50
BIOS menu screen	51
2.3 Main menu	54
2.3.1 System Language [English]	54
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	54
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	54
2.3.4 Security	54
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	56
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	57
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	57
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	57
2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	57
2.4.5 OC Tuner [OK]	58
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	58
2.4.7 Hybrid DIGI + VRM	58
2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	59
2.4.9 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	59
2.4.10 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+]	59
2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	59
2.4.12 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	59
2.4.13 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]	59
2.4.14 APU 1.2V Voltage [Auto]	59
2.4.15 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.16 APU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	60
2.5 Advanced menu	60
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	61
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	61
2.5.3 USB Configuration	62
2.5.4 NB Configuration	63
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	63
2.5.6 APM	64
2.5.7 Network Stack	65
2.6 Monitor menu	66
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	66
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	66
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	67
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	67
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	68
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	68
2.7 Boot menu	69
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	69
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	69
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	70
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	70
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	70
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	70
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	70
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	70
2.7.9 Boot Override	70
2.8 Tools menu	71
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	71
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	71
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	71
2.9 Exit menu	72
Appendices	73
Notices	73

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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 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, 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.

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, 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.