Asus F2A55-M/CSM - User Manual

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F2A55-M

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Table of Contents3
Safety Information6
Electrical Safety6
About this Guide7
- Conventions Used in this Guide8
- Specifications9
F2A55-M Specifications Summary9
Package Contents12
Product Introduction13
Special Features13
- Product Highlights13
- Digi+Vrm14
- Innovative ASUS Features14
- ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution15
- Asus Ez Diy15
  - Asus Mylogo216
  - Asus Crashfree Bios 316
Before You Proceed16
Motherboard Overview17
- Placement Direction17
- Screw Holes17
- Motherboard Layout18
- Layout Contents19
Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)19
- Installing the APU20
- APU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation21
System Memory23
- Overview23
- Memory Configurations24
- Installing a DIMM31
- Removing a DIMM31
Expansion Slots32
- Installing an Expansion Card32
- Configuring an Expansion Card32
- PCI Slot32
- PCI Express X1 Slot32
- PCI Express X16 Slots33
- Clear RTC RAM (3-Pin CLRTC)34
- Jumper34
Jumpers34
Connectors35
- Rear Panel Connectors35
- LAN Port LED Indications35
- Internal Connectors37
- System Panel Connector (20-8 Pin PANEL)42
Onboard Switches43
Onboard Leds44
Software Support46
- Installing an Operating System46
- Support DVD Information46
BIOS Information47
Managing and Updating Your BIOS47
- ASUS Update Utility47
- ASUS EZ Flash 248
- ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility49
- ASUS BIOS Updater50
- Updating the Bios File51
BIOS Setup Program52
- Bios Menu Screen53
- Advanced Mode54
- Menu Bar54
- Menu Items55
- Submenu Items55
- Scroll Bar55
- Navigation Keys55
- General Help55
- Configuration Fields55
Main Menu56
- System Language [English]56
- System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]56
- System Time [XX:XX:XX]56
- Security56
  - Administrator Password57
  - User Password57
Ai Tweaker Menu58
- Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]60
- Memory Frequency [Auto]60
- APU Multiplier [Auto]60
- NB Frequency [Auto]60
- EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]60
- GPU Boost [Auto]61
- OC Tuner61
- DRAM Timing Control61
- CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]61
- DRAM Voltage [Auto]62
- SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]62
- Vsb Voltage [Auto]62
- APU1.2V Voltage [Auto]62
- VDDA Voltage [Auto]62
- Digi+ Vrm62
Advanced Menu64
- CPU Configuration64
- SATA Configuration65
- USB Configuration66
- NB Configuration66
- Onboard Devices Configuration66
- Apm67
- Serial Port Configuration67
- Network Stack68
Monitor Menu69
- CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [XXXºC/XXXºf]69
- CPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed [XXXX RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]69
- CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]70
- CHA_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled]70
- CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage71
- Anti Surge Support [Enabled]71
Boot Menu72
- Bootup Numlock State [On]73
- Full Screen Logo [Enabled]73
- Fast Boot [Enabled]73
- Post Logo Delay Time [3 Sec]73
- Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled]73
- Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]73
- Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]74
- CSM Parameters74
- Security Boot Parameters74
- Setup Mode [EZ Mode]75
- Boot Option Priorities75
- Boot Override75
Tools Menu76
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility76
- ASUS SPD Information76
- ASUS O.C. Profile76
Exit Menu77
Appendices79
Notices79
Canadian Department of Communications Statement80
ASUS Contact Information82

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Asus F2A55-M/CSM Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	FM2
Max Memory	32 GB
Memory Type	DDR3
PCI Express x16	1
PCI Slots	1
USB 3.0 Ports	2
Audio	Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Chipset	AMD A55
Memory Slots	2
Memory Standard	DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz
PCI Express x1	1
USB 2.0 Ports	8
LAN	Realtek RTL8111F
RAID Support	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10