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2.5.2

SATA Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The

SATA Port items show

Not Present

if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA

port.

OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]

Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip SATA Type [AHCI]

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 [AHCI]

This item only appears when

OnChip SATA Type

is set to [AHCI]. If SATA port 5

and port 6 are configured as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under OS with driver

installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [AHCI] to access devices on SATA port 5 and port 6

before entering OS. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE]

SATA Port 5 - Port 6 [RAID]


OnChip SATA Type

is set to [RAID]. If SATA port 5

and port 6 are configured as [RAID], the ports can only be used under OS with driver

installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to access devices on SATA port 5 and port 6

before entering OS. Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE]

Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM]


OnChip SATA Type

is set to [RAID].

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

[Legacy ROM]

Select this option when using legacy operating systems.

[UEFI DRIVER]

Select this option when using UEFI operating systems.

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] [Disabled]

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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