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Chapter 2: Getting started

OnChip SATA Type [IDE]

Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

[IDE]

Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[RAID]

Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA

hard disk drives.

[AHCI]

Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI

(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage

driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage

performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally

optimize the order of commands.

SATA Port 5 - Port 6 [RAID] / [AHCI]

This item only appears when the previous item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI]. If Port 5-6

are configured as [AHCI] or [RAID], the ports can only be used under OS with driver

installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [AHCI] or [RAID] to access devices on Port 5-6 before

entering OS. Configuration options: [RAID] / [AHCI], [IDE]

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When

read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning

messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disable link]

2.5.3

USB Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

The

USB Devices

item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the

item shows None.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

[Disabled]

The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.

[Auto]

Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If

detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is

detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

(OS).

[Disabled]

Disables the function.

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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