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F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 2
.... Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or...
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Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F1A55 R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii
Product introduction
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1.1 Special features 1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1
1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features 1-2
1.2 Before you proceed 1-5
1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5
1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5
1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7
1.3.4 Layout contents...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 7
... information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 9
F1A55 R2.0 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Memory
Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB
AMD® Fusion™ A- & E2 series accelerated processors, up to 4 CPU cores, FM1 socket
AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support • The AMD® Turbo Core technology 2.0 support depends on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU ...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 11
... 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! button 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ATX form...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 14
...drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions.
The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
This special design protects expensive devices...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 15
...offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
ASUS MyLogo 2™ Personalize your system by turning your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file.
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F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 25
... same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
• When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1866 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 26
.... The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices.
• The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 31
...between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.6.3 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 35
...174; operating system.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
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F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 38
... GND
F1A55 R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
• These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details.
• You must install Windows...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 42
... the power cord for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 44
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 45
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 46
... utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. 3. Press to switch to the Drive field...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 47
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55-R2-ASUS-0309.CAP.
• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 48
... disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 50
... your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...
F1A55 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 62
... want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[RAID]
Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives.
[AHCI]
Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases...