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11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 13. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 14. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 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. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55 R2.0 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN DC Mode PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA FAN DC Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F1A55 R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. • 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. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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