Asus F1A55-M LX R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 User's Manual - Page 12

AMD

®

A55 (Hudson D2) FCH Chipset

AMD

®

A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface

and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics.

AMD

®

CrossFireX™ Technology

AMD’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed,

eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality

images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering,

shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations,

experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a

real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD

®

Catalyst™ Control Center.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

(F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only)

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for

durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1.3.2

ASUS Exclusive Features

ASUS UEFI BIOS

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS

designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface

that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively

supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating

systems.

ASUS exclusive interface

EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system

performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode

for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a

dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system

control

-

F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and

troubleshooting

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New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

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ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing

memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult

POST situations.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	6
F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary	8
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features	12
1.4 Before you proceed	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the APU	18
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI slot	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	28
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Software support	38
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.11.2 Support DVD information	38
Chapter 2	39
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]	52
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	53
2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	53
2.4.10 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]	53
2.4.11 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]	53
2.4.12 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	53
2.4.13 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

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