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3. 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, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to AHCI mode by default. 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. 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT connector ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-25

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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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, or RAID 10 conﬁguration through the onboard controller.

•

These connectors are set to AHCI mode by default. 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.

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

SATA3G_1

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

SATA3G_2

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXN3

RSATA_TXP3

GND

SATA3G_3

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_TXN4

RSATA_TXP4

GND

SATA3G_4

GND

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

RSATA_TXN5

RSATA_TXP5

GND

SATA3G_5

GND

RSATA_RXP6

RSATA_RXN6

GND

RSATA_TXN6

RSATA_TXP6

GND

SATA3G_6

F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

F2A55-M LK PLUS

LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT

standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible

computers.

F2A55-M LK PLUS

F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT connector

PIN 1

LPT

STB#

PD0

PD1

PD2

PD3

PD4

PD5

PD6

PD7

ACK#

BUSY

SLCT

AFD

ERR#

INIT#

SLIN#

GND

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