Asus F2A55MCSM manual

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ii E8019 Second Edition December 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purc[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii F2A55-M specications summary ......................................................[...]

iv 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system ...................................................... 1-34 1.1 1.2 Support DVD information .............................................................. 1-34 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................................. 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update [...]

v 2.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................................. 2-23 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...................... 2-23 2.6.2 CPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] . 2-23 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] .......................................[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power c[...]

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information T[...]

viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORT ANT : Instr[...]

ix (continued on the next page) F2A55-M specications summary APU AMD ® FM2 socket for AMD ® A-series/ Athlon™ Series processors Supports CPU up to 4 CPU cores AMD ® T urbo Core T echnology 3.0 support * The AMD ® T urbo Core T echnology 3.0 Support depends on the APU types. Chipset AMD® A55 FCH(Hudson D2) Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR3[...]

x F2A55-M specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Digital Power Design: - Industry leading digital 4+2 phase power design ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS T urbo V - Disk Unlocker - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS ESD - 10[...]

xi F2A55-M specications summary Specications are subject to change without notice. Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 c[...]

xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS F2A55-M motherboard 2 x S erial A T A 3. 0 Gb/s ca bles User Manual 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specicatio[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD ® A-series accelerated processors with AMD ® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD ® A- series accelerated processor with AMD ® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines proce[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1.2 DIGI+VRM DIGI+ POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using the AMD ® A55 chipset employ precise digital regulation for the APU, called DIGI+ VRM (Vloltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. The APU voltage is adjusted via either carefully developed automated modes, or by[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-3 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can easily charge iPod, iPhone, iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging softwa[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-5 F2A55-M 1.3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.3.1 Plac[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCIEX1_1 USB56 USB78 USB910 TPM PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O AUDIO ALC 887-VD2 RTL 8111F COM KBMS_USB34 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 24.4cm(9.6in) 24.4cm(9.6in) AMD ® A55 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-26 2. CPU, power fan and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_FAN and 3-pin PWR_F AN) 1-27 3. GPU Boost switch 1-32 4. GPU Boost LED (GPU_LED) 1-33 5. AMD ® FM2 socket 1-7 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-1 1 7. Mem[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.1 Installing the APU 1 4 3 2[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-9 1 2 5 3 4 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary . T o install the APU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction T o uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 5 3 1 4 2[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-1 1 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less p[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-13 DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS C h i p Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V • • • GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-28 [...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DAT A 3CCD-1509 A EL1126T - - • • • A-DA TA AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 1.55V -1[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-15 DDR3-1600 MHz capability DDR3-1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(4GB x 2) DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83B FR PBC - - • • [...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • • Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • • ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-17 DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK - - • • • Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ - - • • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9K[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction • SS : Single-sided / DS : Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-19 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIM[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-21 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 1-26 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_F AN when using multiple g[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup infor[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-23 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compati[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray) . This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio conguration. Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration. Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-cha[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-25 • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability . • If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector , set the Front Panel T ype item in the BIOS setup to [HD] . If you want to con[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend [...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-27 The COM module is purchased separately . 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcie[...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps conn[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-29 8. AMD ® A55 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~6 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, and 0+1(10) congurations through the onboard AMDl ®[...]

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-31 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously . Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.10 [...]

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. GPU Boost switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function. F2A55-M F2A55-M GPU Boost switch GPU 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a remind[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 1-33 3. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable . F2A55-M F2A55-M GPU Boost LED GPU_LED[...]

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1 Software support 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP (32-bit) / V ista (64- and 32-bit)/ 7 (64- and 32- bit) / 8 (64- and 32-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • [...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the mot[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet , then click Next . b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, then click Next . c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next . The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself thr[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le. • Befor[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The actual util[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-5 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home /End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode . Y ou can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overvi[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Menu bar The m[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press [...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3 Main 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. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS lan[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-1 1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press &l[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model yo[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-13 Scroll down to display the following items: Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the CPU T urbo-Mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking congur[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-15 2.4.6 GPU Boost [Auto] Allows you to congure the GPU Boost settings. [Auto] GPU is set to its optimized settings. [T urbo] Select to achieve better 3D performance. [Extreme] Select to get an excellent visual performance. [Manual] Select to manually set your preferred value. 2.4.7 OC T uner OC T uner automatically overclocks the[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4.10 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 2.00V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.1 1 SB 1.1V V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Southbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.4V with a 0.01V interval. 2.4.12 1.1Vsb V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the 1.1[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-17 Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Contro[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related informat[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-19 C6 Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables C6 mode function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IOMMU [Enabled] Enables or disables IOMMU support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items [...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.3 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] [...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-21 The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Device item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high- denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connec[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyb[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-23 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wi[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration option[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-25 CHA_F AN Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CHA_F AN Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CHA_F AN fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimiz[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS My[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third -party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.7 Next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot up process after AC Power Loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot up speed after AC Power Loss. [...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-29 Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Set KEK from File Conguration options: [OK] Get KEK to File Conguration options: [OK] Delete the KEK Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Append an entry to KEK Conguration options: [OK] Set DB from File Conguration options: [OK] Get DB to File Conguration options: [OK] Delete the [...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS 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 [...]

ASUS F2A55-M 2-31 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you sel[...]

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F2A55-M A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipme[...]

A-2 Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Opera[...]

F2A55-M A-3 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable prope[...]

A-4 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Co[...]

F2A55-M A-5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F2A55-M Conforms to the following specifications: FC C Pa rt [...]

A-6 Appendices[...]