Asus F2A55-M manual Advanced Mode, Menu bar

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Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.

To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.

Back button

Menu items

Menu bar

Configuration fields

General help

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Submenu item

Pop-up window

 

 

Navigation keys

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Monitor

Boot

Tool

Exit

For changing the basic system configuration

For changing the overclocking settings

For changing the advanced system settings

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings

For changing the system boot configuration

For configuring options for special functions

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

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Chapter 2: Getting started

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Contents Motherboard E7489 First Edition August Contents Bios information Ai Tweaker menuAppendices CPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/ASafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyBold text F2A55-M specifications summary ASMedia USB3.0 ControllerAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus unique features Asus Digital Power DesignAsus Exclusive Features Precision TweakerBack Panel I/O ports Package contents Special features Product highlightsInnovative Asus features DIGI+VRMAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus MyLogo2 Asus CrashFree BiosBefore you proceed Asus EZ FlashPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout F2A55-MLayout contents Accelerated Processing Unit APUInstalling the APU APU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the APU heatsink and fan assemblyTo uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly System memory OverviewF2A55-M 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets Memory configurations DDR3-2250 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-2000 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-2200 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-2133 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-1866 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-1600 MHz capability DPLD9UDDR3-1333 MHz capability On the next Product introduction OJD12D9LGK DDR3-1066 MHz capability Dimm supportInstalling a Dimm Removing a DimmExpansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card PCI slotPCI Express x16 slots IRQ assignments for this motherboardJumpers Clear RTC RAM 3-pin ClrtcF2A55-M Clear RTC RAM Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration ChannelF2A55-M Front panel audio connector Internal connectorsFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifoutATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V F2A55-M ATX power connectorsTPM connector 20-1 pin TPM Serial port connector 10-1 pin COM F2A55-M Serial port COM connectorF2A55-M Fan connectors USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910 F2A55-M USB2.0 connectorsF2A55-M Sata 3.0Gb/s connectors AMD A55 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA3G1~6 blueF2A55-M System panel connector System power LED 2-pin Pled Onboard switches MemOK! switchF2A55-M MemOK! switch Standby Power LED GPU Boost switchF2A55-M GPU Boost switch Onboard LEDsGPU Boost LED F2A55-M GPU Boost LEDSupport DVD information Installing an operating systemSoftware support To run the Support DVDInstalling Asus Update Managing and updating your BiosAsus Update utility Updating the BiosTo update the Bios using EZ Flash Asus EZ FlashAsus CrashFree Bios 3 utility Recovering the BiosTo recover the Bios Asus Bios Updater Before updating BiosBooting the system in DOS environment Updating the Bios file To update the Bios file using Bios UpdaterEntering Bios Setup after Post Bios setup programEntering Bios Setup at startup To enter Bios Setup at startupBios menu screen EZ ModeAdvanced Mode Menu barBack button Configuration fieldsMenu items Submenu itemsSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Language English System TimeTo set an administrator password Administrator PasswordUser Password To change an administrator passwordAi Tweaker menu Scroll down to display the following items Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode DisabledAi Overclock Tuner Auto APU Multiplier AutoOC Tuner CPU Voltage Offset ModeGPU Boost Auto Dram Timing Control12 1.1Vsb Voltage Auto Dram Voltage Auto11 SB 1.1V Voltage Auto 13 APU1.2V Voltage AutoCPU/NB Current Capability 100% CPU Power Phase Control StandardCPU Power Duty Control T.Probe CPU Voltage Frequency AutoCPU Configuration Advanced menuSata Configuration USB Configuration NB ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration 6 APM Network Stack CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF Monitor menuCPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM CPU Q-Fan Control EnabledChafan Q-Fan Control Enabled Chafan Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPMAnti Surge Support Enabled CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageChafan Fan Profile Standard Boot menu Fast Boot Enabled Bootup NumLock State OnFull Screen Logo Enabled Post Logo Delay Time 3 secNext boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Security Boot parametersCSM Parameters Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option PrioritiesBoot Override Asus SPD Information Tools menuAsus EZ Flash 2 Utility Asus O.C. ProfileExit menu Getting started Appendices Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementAsus Recycling/Takeback Services ReachAsus Computer International America Asus contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaDeclaration of Conformity EC Declaration of ConformityAppendices