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ASUS Exclusive Features

USB 3.0 Boost

With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to

132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically

accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any further

user interaction.

Network iControl

Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to

manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities

for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a

more convenient online experience.

*

The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows

®

XP/Vista operating systems.

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive

graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,

providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the

traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard

drives larger than 2.2 TB.

ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:

•

F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey

•

F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

•

ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and

helping with difficult POST situations.

ASUS TurboV

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time

overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS. It also provides you with the ASUS OC

profiles for the best overclocking settings in different scenarios.

MemOK!

MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to

patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and

dramatically improve the system’s bootup.

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.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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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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