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F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

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4. 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, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. 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 F1A55-M LX Series 1-23

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features	14
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the APU	19
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	22
1.7.1 Overview	22
1.7.2 Memory configurations	23
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slot	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	32
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	32
1.10.2 Internal connectors	33
1.11 Software support	39
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	39
1.11.2 Support DVD information	39
Chapter 2	41
BIOS information	41
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	41
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	41
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	42
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	43
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	44
2.2 BIOS setup program	47
2.3 Main menu	51
2.3.1 System Language [English]	51
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	51
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	51
2.3.4 Security	51
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	53
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	54
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	54
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	54
2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	54
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	55
2.4.6 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	55
2.4.7 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	55
2.4.8 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	55
2.4.9 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]	55
2.4.10 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.11 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.12 Load-line Calibration [Auto]	56
2.4.13 APU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	56
2.5 Advanced menu	57
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	57
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	58
2.5.3 USB Configuration	59
2.5.4 NB Configuration	59
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	59
2.5.6 APM	60
2.6 Monitor menu	62
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	62
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	62
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	62
2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	63
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	63
2.7 Boot menu	64
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	64
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	64
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	64
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	65
2.7.5 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]	65
2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	65
2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities	65
2.7.8 Boot Override	65
2.8 Tools menu	66
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	66
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	66
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	66