ECS A55F-M3 User Manual

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Using BIOS
North Bridge
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:
IGD Memory (Auto)
This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory.
The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge
chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.
Chipset Menu
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North Bridge Parameters
North Bridge
South Bridge
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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
Initate Graphic Adapter (IGD)
This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
CrossFire (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable crossfire function.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Version 2.13.1216. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
North Chipset Configuration
IGD Memory [Auto ]
Initate Graphic Adapter [IGD]
CrossFire [Enabled]
CrossFire: Output is IGD Video
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.


: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.


: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

ECS A55F-M3 Specifications

General

Memory channels	Dual-channel
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM1
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core, AMD Sempron
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of COM connectors	1
Number of SATA II connectors	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
Headphone outputs	3
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	VIA VT1705
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	AMD A55
Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP, Vista
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II
On-board graphics card	No
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111E
Networking features	Gigabti Ethernet
Ethernet interface type	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	AMI
BIOS memory size	16 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	180 mm
Width	230 mm