Asus F2A55 Manuel d'utilisateur

MotherboardF2A55

xF2A55 specications summary(continued on the next page)ASUS unique featuresASUS DIGI+ VRM: - Digital Power Control for APU - ASUS 4+2 Phase Power

xiF2A55 specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)1 x PS/2 keyboard port

xiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.F2A55PCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1PCI1PCI2PCI3USB78 USB910 USB1112PANEL

1.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsAMD® A-series and Athlon™ processors This motherboard supports AMD® A-series and Athlon™ processors. Thi

1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive FeaturesUSB 3.0 BoostWith USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are signicantly increased up to 132%, enhancing an alre

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-frie

1.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

F2A551.3 Motherboard overview1.3.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orie

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutF2A55PCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1PCI1PCI2PCI3USB78 USB910 USB1112PANELSPDIF_OUTAAFPCPU_FANCHA_FAN2CHA_FAN1Lithium CellC

1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ processors.Ensure that you use

iiE8008Third EditionDecember 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

1.4.1 APU installation1432Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8

1253 41.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsin

To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly53142Chapter 1: Product introduction1-10

1.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module h

1.5.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may install varying memor

DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capabilityDDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capabilityDDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Volt

DDR3-1600 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2

DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityDDR3-1333 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket sup

DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsCrucial CT25664

DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsMicronMT8JTF256

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory congu

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAAASUS F2A551-19

1.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

• 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

1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time

1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connec

9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Un

1.8.2 Internal connectors1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to 

3. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives an

ivChapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update

5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connec

6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.The S/PDIF module is p

8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connector

MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights

1.10 Onboard LEDs2. DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the erro

1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-34

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you nee

2-2 ASUS F2A55Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the B

v2.6.4 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] ... 2-242.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ...

2-4 ASUS F2A55Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

2-6 ASUS F2A55Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system ca

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overvi

2-8 ASUS F2A55Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

2-10 ASUS F2A552.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an ov

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

2-12 ASUS F2A552.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the settings o

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current CPU speed.Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current DRAM speed.2.

viSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-14 ASUS F2A552.4.6 OC TunerOC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Press

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.4.12 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the APU (Accelerated Processor Unit) 1.2V voltage. The values range fr

2-16 ASUS F2A55CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase number under heavy system loading t

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu

2-18 ASUS F2A552.5.2 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.3 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows

2-20 ASUS F2A55SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF][SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.Realtek LAN Controll

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.[Enabled] Enables the Power On by

2-22 ASUS F2A552.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll down t

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays t

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

2-24 ASUS F2A552.6.4 CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan1/2 control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fa

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].[Off] Sets the power-on state of

2-26 ASUS F2A55Post Report [5 sec]This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the waiting time fo

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27The following four items appear only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]C

2-28 ASUS F2A55Manage All Factory Keys (PK, KEK, DB, DBX)Install default Secure Boot KeysConguration options: [Yes] [No]Platform Key (PK)Set PK from

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.7.10 Setup Mode [EZ Mode][Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup progr

2-30 ASUS F2A552.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to dis

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-312.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

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ASUS F2A55A-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

A-2AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from d

ASUS F2A55A-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A-4AppendicesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corpora

ix(continued on the next page)F2A55 specications summaryAPU AMD® FM2 socket for A-Series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU up to 4 coresAMD® Turbo Co