Asus F2A55-M manual Tools menu, Asus EZ Flash 2 Utility, Asus SPD Information, Asus O.C. Profile

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2.8Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

2.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.

For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.

2.8.2ASUS SPD Information

DIMM Slot # [DIMM A1]

Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM A1] [DIMM A2] [DIMM B1] [DIMM B2]

2.8.3ASUS O.C. Profile

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.

Save to Profile

Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

Load from Profile

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!

We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.

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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/AElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideBold text 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 FlashMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew 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 Overview System memoryF2A55-M 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets 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 motherboardClear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc JumpersF2A55-M Clear RTC RAM Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications 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 SpdifoutF2A55-M ATX power connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VTPM connector 20-1 pin TPM F2A55-M Serial port COM connector Serial port connector 10-1 pin COMF2A55-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 MemOK! switch Onboard switchesF2A55-M MemOK! 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 FlashRecovering the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityTo recover the Bios Before updating Bios Asus Bios UpdaterBooting the system in DOS environment 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 NB Configuration USB ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration 6 APM Network Stack Monitor menu CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFCPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled Chafan Q-Fan Control EnabledCPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM Chafan Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPMCPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Anti Surge Support EnabledChafan Fan Profile Standard Boot menu Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo EnabledFast Boot Enabled Post Logo Delay Time 3 secSecurity Boot parameters Next boot after AC Power Loss Normal BootCSM Parameters Boot Option Priorities Setup Mode EZ ModeBoot Override 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