Asus F2A55-M manual Main menu, System Language English, System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx, System Time

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2.3Main menu

The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

2.3.1System Language [English]

Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options:

[English] [Español] [Русский]

2.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

2.3.3System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.4Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.

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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/AOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Bold text Conventions used in this guideTypography F2A55-M specifications summary ASMedia USB3.0 ControllerAsus unique features Asus Digital Power Design Asus Exclusive FeaturesAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Precision TweakerBack Panel I/O ports Package contents Special features Product highlightsInnovative Asus features DIGI+VRMAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus CrashFree Bios Before you proceedAsus MyLogo2 Asus EZ FlashScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview 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 F2A55-M 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets System memoryOverview Memory configurations DDR3-2250 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-2200 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-2133 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-2000 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 DimmInstalling an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardExpansion slots PCI slotPCI Express x16 slots IRQ assignments for this motherboardF2A55-M Clear RTC RAM JumpersClear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration ChannelInternal connectors Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpF2A55-M Front panel audio connector Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifoutTPM connector 20-1 pin TPM ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VF2A55-M ATX power connectors F2A55-M Fan connectors Serial port connector 10-1 pin COMF2A55-M Serial port COM connector 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 F2A55-M MemOK! switch Onboard switchesMemOK! switch GPU Boost switch F2A55-M GPU Boost switchStandby Power LED Onboard LEDsGPU Boost LED F2A55-M GPU Boost LEDInstalling an operating system Software supportSupport DVD information To run the Support DVDManaging and updating your Bios Asus Update utilityInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosTo update the Bios using EZ Flash Asus EZ FlashTo recover the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios Booting the system in DOS environment Asus Bios UpdaterBefore updating Bios Updating the Bios file To update the Bios file using Bios UpdaterBios setup program Entering Bios Setup at startupEntering Bios Setup after Post To enter Bios Setup at startupBios menu screen EZ ModeAdvanced Mode Menu barConfiguration fields Menu itemsBack button Submenu itemsMain menu System Language EnglishSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx System TimeAdministrator Password User PasswordTo set an administrator password To change an administrator passwordAi Tweaker menu Scroll down to display the following items EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Ai Overclock Tuner AutoMemory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier AutoCPU Voltage Offset Mode GPU Boost AutoOC Tuner Dram Timing ControlDram Voltage Auto 11 SB 1.1V Voltage Auto12 1.1Vsb Voltage Auto 13 APU1.2V Voltage AutoCPU Power Phase Control Standard CPU Power Duty Control T.ProbeCPU/NB Current Capability 100% CPU Voltage Frequency AutoCPU Configuration Advanced menuSata Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB ConfigurationNB Configuration 6 APM Network Stack CPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFMonitor menu CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled Chafan Q-Fan Control EnabledCPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM Chafan Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPMChafan Fan Profile Standard Anti Surge Support EnabledCPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Boot menu Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo EnabledFast Boot Enabled Post Logo Delay Time 3 secCSM Parameters Next boot after AC Power Loss Normal BootSecurity Boot parameters Boot Override Setup Mode EZ ModeBoot Option Priorities Tools menu Asus EZ Flash 2 UtilityAsus SPD Information Asus O.C. ProfileExit menu Getting started Appendices Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementAsus Recycling/Takeback Services ReachAsus contact information ASUSTeK Computer INCAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaDeclaration of Conformity EC Declaration of ConformityAppendices