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A55M-A/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

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3. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND A55M-A/USB3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND A55M-A/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to AHCI mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install 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. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-25

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
A55M-A Series specifications summary	9
Package contents	11
Product introduction	13
1.1 Special features	13
1.1.1 Product highlights	13
1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM	13
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	14
1.2 Before you proceed	16
1.3 Motherboard overview	17
1.3.1 Placement direction	17
1.3.2 Screw holes	17
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.3.4 Layout contents	19
1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	19
1.4.1 APU installation	20
1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation	21
1.5 System memory	23
1.5.1 Overview	23
1.5.2 Memory configurations	24
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	29
1.6 Expansion slots	30
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	30
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	30
1.6.3 PCI slot	30
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot	30
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot	30
1.7 Jumpers	32
1.8 Connectors	34
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	34
1.8.2 Internal connectors	35
1.9 Software support	41
1.9.1 Installing an operating system	41
1.9.2 Support DVD information	41
BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	48
2.3 Main menu	52
2.3.1 System Language [English]	52
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	52
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	52
2.3.4 Security	52
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	54
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	55
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	55
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	55
2.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto]	55
2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	55
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.7 APU Voltage [Offset Mode]	56
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.10 DIGI+ VRM	57
2.5 Advanced menu	58
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	58
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	60
2.5.3 USB Configuration	61
2.5.4 NB Configuration	61
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	62
2.5.6 APM	63
2.5.7 Network Stack	64
2.6 Monitor menu	65
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	65
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	65
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	65
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	65
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Auto]	66
2.7 Boot menu	67
2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]	68
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	68
2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec]	69
2.7.4 Bootup NumLock State [On]	69
2.7.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	69
2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	69
2.7.7 Interrupt 19 Capture [Postponed]	69
2.7.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	69
2.7.9 CSM Parameters	70
2.7.10 Secure Boot	70
2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities	71
2.7.12 Boot Override	71
2.8 Tools menu	72
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	72
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	72
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	72
2.9 Exit menu	73
Appendices	75
Notices	75