Motherboard F1A55 R2.
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................................... vii F1A55 R2.0 specifications summary......................................................................... ix Package contents.......................................................................................................
BIOS information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS........................................................... 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility..................................................................... 2-1 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 2-3 2.1.2 2.2 2.3 2.1.4 BIOS menu screen........................................................................................ 2-7 Main menu.......................................................
2.6 Monitor menu............................................................................................ 2-22 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]................... 2-22 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]................................................... 2-23 2.6.2 2.6.4 2.6.5 2.7 2.6.6 CPU Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...................................... 2-24 Anti Surge Support [Enabled].................................................... 2-24 2.7.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To 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 cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
F1A55 R2.0 specifications summary CPU AMD® Fusion™ A- & E2 series accelerated processors, up to 4 CPU cores, FM1 socket AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support Chipset Memory • The AMD® Turbo Core technology 2.0 support depends on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) 4 x DDR3 DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR3 2250(O.C.
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F1A55 R2.0 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Accessories 1 x MemOK! button 2 x Serial ATA 3.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS ASM 1042 SPDIF_O2 USB56 USB34 USB3_E12 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Super I/O Realtek® 8111E ALC 887 PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 EPU Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 COM1 PCI3 USB1112 USB910 CPU_FAN F1A55 R2.
Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights 1 AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efficient design to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience.
1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to value motherboards to better serve a wider range of user needs. Based on technology developed for high performance ASUS products, Hybrid DIGI+ VRM on ASUS motherboards with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-defined profiles.
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 not only charge iPods, iPhones and iPads, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** faster than before. * ** Ai Charger is a unique fast-charging software which supports iPods, iPhones and iPads. Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores CPU default settings when the system crashes due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.
1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.3 • 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 a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis F1A55 R2.
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 1 3 4 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN EPU USB56 USB3_E12 LAN1_USB12 DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB34 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM1 ASM 1042 DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SPDIF_O2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V 5 MemOK! 14 DRAM_LED 30.5cm(12.0in) CHA_FAN1 AUDIO PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 ICS483A SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 F1A55 R2.
1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. AMD FM1 socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! switch 6. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 12.
1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD® Fusion™ A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Use an APU designed for the FM1 socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.4.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the APU will not fit in completely. 3. Position the APU above the socket such that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the APU into the socket until it fits in place. The APU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Small triangle Gold triangle 5.
1.4.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assemblies. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 3. 4 5 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 5.
1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (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 power consumption.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs.
DDR3 1866 MHz capability DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • • 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • • 10-101.65V • • • 10-27 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing CORSAIR CORSAIR G.
DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing A-Data AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - A-Data AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - A-Data Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial AD63I1C1624EV 78.A1GC6.9L1 78.A1GC6.9L1 78.B1GDE.9L10C TR3X3G1333C9 G TR3X6G1333C9 G CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP) TW3X4G1333C9D G CT12864BA1339.8FF CT25664BA1339.16FF BL25664BN1337.
DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage Crucial Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF 1GB 2GB SS DS Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 9HF22D9KPT 7 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage) 1.
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. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2 DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
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. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4 • • • 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.
1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You 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 information such as system passwords. CLRTC F1A55 R2.0 1 2 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 3 F1A55 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
3. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 4. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. 5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7.
11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 13. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 14. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 1.
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 fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V GND GND +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 F1A55 R2.
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 and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F1A55 R2.
4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 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. PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS COM1 F1A55 R2.0 F1A55 R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) F1A55 R2.
6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER PLED- PLED+ PLED PANEL IDE_LED PWRSW Reset Ground IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- F1A55 R2.0 PWR Ground PIN 1 RESET * Requires an ATX power supply F1A55 R2.0 System panel connector • • • • • 1-28 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.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either a High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR 7. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L PIN 1 F1A55 R2.0 Legacy AC’97 compliant definition F1A55 R2.
1.9 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and cause the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! to switch lights continuously.
1.10 1. Onboard LEDs 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 reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. F1A55 R2.0 SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off F1A55 R2.0 Onboard LED 2.
1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 1.11.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash 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 motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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 traffic, 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 through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file 3. a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. b.
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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55-R2-ASUS-0309.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version.
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file 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 utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition. 2.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. F1A55 R2.0 0309 F1A55-R2-ASUS-0309.CAP 8194 2012-05-16 15:25:48 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press .
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure 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 To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You 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 overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.
2.3 Main menu 2.3.1 System Language [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] 2.3.4 Security 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. Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
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 fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically.
EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.5 OC Tuner [OK] 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance.
2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] 2.4.9 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [Offset Mode] [+] [–] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value. To offset the voltage by a positive value. To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.003125V to 0.500V with a 0.003125V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage.
2.4.15 VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.5000V to 2.8000V with a 0.01V interval. • • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, 1.1Vsb Voltage, APU1.2V Voltage, and VDDA Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.4.
2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Disables this function. C6 Mode [Auto] Enables or disables C6 mode.
OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] feature. [Disabled] 2.5.4 Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disables the function. NB Configuration iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both the integrated and discrete graphic cards. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB.
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. Disables the controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.
Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the PME to wake up by PCI/PCIE devices. Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.7 Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 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.
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
2.7 Boot menu 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. [On] [Off] 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2.7.5 The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
2.8 Tools menu 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 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 Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
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. You 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 select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.
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 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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 support.asus.
A-4 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Signature : Date : Representative Person’s Name : Jun. 25, 2012 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
