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ECS A55F-M4
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A55F-M4 USER MANUAL
Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 3.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof
and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publica-
tion and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation
of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron, Turion, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

ECS A55F-M4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
SocketFM2
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots2
Max Memory16 GB
Storage4 x SATA 3Gb/s
AudioRealtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
LANRealtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 1 x PCI
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0 (4 on back panel, 4 via internal headers)
Video OutputsVGA

Summary

Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard

Installing Motherboard Hardware

General guide for installing various hardware components onto the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Installation Safety Precautions

Safety measures to prevent damage from static electricity and improper handling.

Mounting Motherboard in Chassis

Procedure for mounting the motherboard correctly within the PC case.

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation (continuation)

Installing the Processor

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

Installing the CPU Cooler

Instructions for installing the CPU cooler and fan for heat dissipation.

Installing Memory Modules

Guide on how to properly install DDR3 memory modules into the DIMM slots.

Installing Add-on Cards

Instructions for installing expansion cards into PCI and PCI Express slots.

Add-on Card Installation Examples

Illustrates installing VGA and LAN cards into various expansion slots.

Connecting Case Components

Connecting Case Components

System & CPU Fan Power Connectors

Instructions for connecting system and CPU cooling fan power connectors.

Chapter 3: Using BIOS

About the BIOS Setup Utility

Introduction to the BIOS setup utility and its purpose.

Entering BIOS Setup

Steps to access the BIOS setup utility during system startup.

Chapter 3: Using BIOS (continuation)

Resetting Default CMOS Values

How to reset BIOS settings to default values, especially after CMOS errors.

BIOS Main Menu Overview

Overview of the BIOS main menu and its displayed information.

Advanced Menu Options

Introduction to the Advanced menu for system configuration.

CPU Configuration Options

Settings for CPU features like speed, cache, and power management.

SATA Configuration Options

Configuration options for SATA controllers and ports.

Chipset Menu Settings

Settings for North Bridge and South Bridge chipsets.

South Bridge Chipset Configuration

Configuration options for the South Bridge chipset, including audio and case warnings.

M.I.B III BIOS Settings

Advanced BIOS settings for CPU, memory, and overclocking.

Boot Menu Configuration

Settings for boot configuration, including OS selection and boot priority.

Security Menu Settings

Settings for administrator/user passwords and secure boot options.

BIOS Exit Menu Options

Options for exiting the BIOS setup, saving or discarding changes.

Updating the BIOS

Instructions for downloading and installing BIOS updates.

Navigating and Using BIOS

Basic navigation and interaction within the BIOS setup utility.

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

Configuration options for the North Bridge chipset.

Chapter 3: Using BIOS (continuation)

Chapter 4: Using Motherboard Software

Chapter 4: Using Motherboard Software (continuation)

Chapter 5: CrossFire Technology Support

Chapter 5: CrossFire Technology Support (continuation)

Chapter 6: AMD A55 RAID Configuration

Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array

Guide to configuring a bootable AMD RAID array.

BIOS Setup for RAID

Steps to enter BIOS and configure SATA settings for RAID.

Chapter 6: AMD A55 RAID Configuration (continuation)

RAID BIOS Configuration (Windows XP)

Steps for configuring the AMD RAID BIOS during Windows XP setup.

Defining a New RAID Array

Guide for defining a new RAID array and selecting RAID modes.

Assigning Disks to RAID Array

Steps to assign disks for use in the RAID array.

Saving RAID Configuration

Saving RAID configuration and rebooting the system.

Installing RAID Drivers

Instructions for installing RAID drivers during Windows setup.

Installing RAID Drivers in Windows

Steps for selecting and installing AMD RAID drivers in Windows.

Accessing RAID BIOS Setup

How to access the RAID BIOS setup utility.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Guide

Startup Problems During Assembly

Troubleshooting steps for initial PC startup issues.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Guide (continuation)

Startup Problems After Prolonged Use

Troubleshooting steps for startup problems after extended use.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

A visual flowchart to guide troubleshooting of common PC issues.

Startup Issues: No PowerDisplayShutdown

Addresses issues like no power, no display, and sudden shutdowns during boot.

Prolonged Use Startup Troubleshooting

Further tips for startup issues and component checks.

Troubleshooting Flowchart Continuation

Continues the flowchart for diagnosing system startup problems.

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