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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 user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful utilities. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment. 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. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB storage device that contains the BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
F2A55-M LK Series specifications summary	9
Package contents	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Special features	13
1.1.1 Product highlights	13
1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM	14
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
Chapter 2: 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 GPU Boost [Auto]	56
2.4.7 OC Tuner	56
2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	56
2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.11 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.12 1.1VSB Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.13 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.14 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	57
2.4.15 DIGI+ VRM	57
2.5 Advanced menu	59
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	59
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	60
2.5.3 USB Configuration	61
2.5.4 NB Configuration	61
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	61
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 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	65
2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	66
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	66
2.7 Boot menu	67
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	67
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	67
2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled]	68
2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec]	68
2.7.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	68
2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	69
2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]	69
2.7.8 CSM Parameters	69
2.7.9 Security Boot parameters	69
2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	71
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

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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 user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to

launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to conﬁgure the overclocking

settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a

mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful utilities.

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed based on different

ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment.

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.

ASUS MyLogo2™

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

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS ﬁle from a USB storage

device that contains the BIOS ﬁle.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system

hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and

clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically

restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP

requires products to meet certain energy efﬁciency requirements in regards to energy

consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-

efﬁcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the

product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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