Asus F2A55 F2A55 User's Manual - Page 13

1.1

Special features

1.1.1

Product highlights

AMD

®

A-series accelerated processors with AMD

®

Radeon™ HD 7000 series

graphics

This motherboard supports AMD

®

A-series accelerated processor with AMD

®

Radeon™

HD 7000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines

processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to

enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual-

channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s.

AMD

®

A55 FCH chipset

AMD

®

A55 FCH is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD

®

CrossFireX™

multi-GPU technology. It also supports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports.

USB 3.0 support

Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest connectivity

standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0

transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

AMD

®

CrossFireX™ Technology

AMD’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the

need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows

higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display

configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-

time 3D-rendered previews within AMD

®

VISION Engine Control Center.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved

lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1.1.2

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU*

ASUS motherboards using the AMD

®

A55 chipset employ precise digital voltage regulation

for the APU, called DIGI+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. The APU

voltage is adjusted via either carefully developed automated modes, or by using user-defined

profiles. The effect is that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the

most precise power delivery. Boosted by world-renowned ASUS quality, it creates an ideal

computing platform for a diverse range of applications, from gaming to multimedia or office

work and heavy multitasking. Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance,

ASUS A55 boards with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate, for reliable application in

every scenario.

* DIGI+ VRM functions also available in FM2 socket compatible CPUs

Product introduction

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ASUS F2A55

1-1

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
F2A55 specifications summary	9
Package contents	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Special features	13
1.1.1 Product highlights	13
1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM	13
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	31
1.6 Expansion slots	32
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	32
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	32
1.6.3 PCI slots	32
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slots	32
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots	32
1.7 Jumpers	34
1.8 Connectors	35
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	35
1.8.2 Internal connectors	37
1.9 Onboard switch	43
1.10 Onboard LEDs	44
1.11 Software support	45
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	45
1.11.2 Support DVD information	45
Chapter 2: BIOS information	47
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	47
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	47
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	48
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	49
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	50
2.2 BIOS setup program	52
2.3 Main menu	56
2.3.1 System Language [English]	56
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	56
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	56
2.3.4 Security	56
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	58
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	59
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	59
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	59
2.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto]	59
2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	59
2.4.6 OC Tuner	60
2.4.7 DRAM Timing Control	60
2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	60
2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.10 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.11 1.1VSB Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.12 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]	61
2.4.13 VDDA Voltage [Auto]	61
2.4.14 DIGI+ VRM	61
2.5 Advanced menu	63
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	63
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	64
2.5.3 USB Configuration	65
2.5.4 NB Configuration	65
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	65
2.5.6 APM	66
2.5.7 Network Stack	67
2.6 Monitor menu	68
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	69
2.6.2 CPU_FAN / CHA_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	69
2.6.3 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	69
2.6.4 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Disabled]	70
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	70
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	70
2.7 Boot menu	71
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	71
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	71
2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled]	72
2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec]	72
2.7.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	72
2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	73
2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]	73
2.7.8 CSM Parameters	73
2.7.9 Security Boot parameters	73
2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	75
2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities	75
2.7.12 Boot Override	75
2.8 Tools menu	76
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	76
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	76
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	76
2.9 Exit menu	77
Appendices	79
Notices	79

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