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ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard

from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit

(PSU).

AI Suite II

With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the

exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It

allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed

control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers

diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth

between different utilities.

Ai Charger+

ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new

level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly

interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also

BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before.

*

Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and

iPad.

** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.

*** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a

noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the

visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design

lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through

high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics,

the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling

experience with the elegant appearance!

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the

BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and

chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused

by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your

PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of

fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

ASUS MyLogo 2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your

system.

ASUS F1A55

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Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
F1A55 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	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 slots	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	28
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slots	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Onboard switch	38
1.12 Onboard LEDs	39
1.13 Software support	40
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	40
1.13.2 Support DVD information	40
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 OC Tuner	55
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	55
2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	55
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	55
2.4.9 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	55
2.4.10 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.11 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.12 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.13 Load-line Calibration [Auto]	56
2.4.14 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	58
2.5.4 NB Configuration	59
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	59
2.5.6 APM	60
2.6 Monitor menu	61
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	61
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	61
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]	61
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]	62
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	63
2.6.6 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 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	65
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	65
2.7.7 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

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