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1.4.1 Installing the APU

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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 (continued on the next page) ASMedia USB3.0 Controller: Page Page xii 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 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 8 11 1 2 5 DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) Page Page Page 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 ASUS F2A55-M DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-1600 MHz capability ASUS F2A55-M DDR3-1600 MHz capability 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS F2A55-M 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 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A55-M ATX power connectors EATXPWR ATX12V TPM module is purchased separately. F2A55-M TPM Connector Page 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction F2A55-M USB2.0 connectors USB56 USB78 USB910 ASUS F2A55-M F2A55-M SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 Page 1.9 Onboard switches 1.10 Onboard LEDs Page 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 ASUS F2A55-M BIOS menu screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Menu bar Page 2.3 Main menu Administrator Password User Password Page Page 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] Page 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 Page Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Page 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,