Main
E7489 First Edition August 2012
Contents
Product introduction
BIOS information
Appendices
Safety information
Electrical safety
Operation safety
About this guide
How this guide is organized
Where to nd more information
Conventions used in this guide
Typography
Italics
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ASMedia USB3.0 Controller:
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Package contents
DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
Product introduction
1.1 Special features
1.1.1 Product highlights
AMD A-series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon HD 7000 series graphics
AMD A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Chipset
1.1.2 DIGI+VRM
EPU
1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS TurboV
MemOK!
1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution
Fan Xpert
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
1.2 Before you proceed
ASUS MyLogo2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
1.3 Motherboard overview
1.3.1 Placement direction
1.3.2 Screw holes
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout
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DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
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1.5 System memory
1.5.1 Overview
1.5.2 Memory congurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability
F2A85-M Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability
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DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3-1600 MHz capability
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DDR3-1600 MHz capability
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DDR3-1066 MHz capability
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM
1.6 Expansion slots
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card
1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card
1.6.3 PCI slot
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
1.7 Jumpers
1.8 Connectors
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
1.8.2 Internal connectors
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F2A55-M ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
ATX12V
TPM module is purchased separately.
F2A55-M TPM Connector
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F2A55-M USB2.0 connectors
USB56
USB78
USB910
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F2A55-M SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
SATA3G_1
SATA3G_2
SATA3G_3
SATA3G_4
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1.9 Onboard switches
1.10 Onboard LEDs
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1.11 Software support
1.11.1 Installing an operating system
1.11.2 Support DVD information
To run the Support DVD
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
BIOS information
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
Recovering the BIOS
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
Before updating BIOS
Booting the system in DOS environment
Updating the BIOS le
2.2 BIOS setup program
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
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BIOS menu screen
EZ Mode
Advanced Mode
Menu bar
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2.3 Main menu
Administrator Password
User Password
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Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz
Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
APU Frequency [XXX]
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]
2.4.4 NB Frequency [Auto]
2.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto]
2.4.7 OC Tuner
2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control
2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]
2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]
2.4.11 SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]
2.4.12 1.1Vsb Voltage [Auto]
2.4.13 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]
2.4.14 VDDA Voltage [Auto]
CPU/NB Current Capability [100%]
CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
2.5 Advanced menu
2.5.1 CPU Conguration
C6 Mode [Enabled]
IOMMU [Enabled]
2.5.2 SATA Conguration
OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]
OnChip SATA Type [AHCI]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
2.5.3 USB Conguration
2.5.4 NB Conguration
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguration
2.5.6 APM
2.5.7 Network Stack
2.6 Monitor menu
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
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2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Post Report [5 sec]
2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled]
USB Support [Partial In...]
2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
2.7.8 CSM Parameters
Delete the PK
2.7.9 Security Boot parameters
Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]
2.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities
2.7.12 Boot Override
2.8 Tools menu
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot # [DIMM A1]
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole
2.9 Exit menu
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Appendices
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
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REACH
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
F2A55-M
Date : Jun. 01, 2012
Signature :
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,