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MotherboardF1A55-M LE R2.0

xF1A55-M LE R2.0 specications summary(continued on the next page)ASUS unique featuresASUS Exclusive Features- Network iControl- AI Suite II- AI Ch

xiF1A55-M LE R2.0 specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.BIOS features 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2

xiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.F1A55-M LE R2.0ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cabl

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsAMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Ra

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive featuresNetwork iControlNetwork iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-3Fan XpertASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on different ambient temperatur

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change an

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-5F1A55-M LE R2.01.3 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure th

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.3 Motherboard layoutF1A55-M LE R2.0PCIEX16_1PCIEX16_2PCIEX1_1PCI1USB910 USB78 USB56SPDIF_OUTALC887AAFPCPU_FANPW

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-71.3.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-272. Power, CPU

iiE7504First EditionJune 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD® A- & E2-series

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-9431.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction53 4To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly3142

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-1151.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM)

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-13Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsKINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1600 MHz capabilityDDR3-1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No.Timing Voltage DIMM so

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-15DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 D

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip No.Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMKINGSTON KH

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-17DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 D

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-19Vendors Part No. SS/DS Chip BrandChip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMOCZ OCZ3P1333 LV6GKDS - -

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAA

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-211.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.3 PCI slotThe PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply wit

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-23To erase the RTC RAM:1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pi

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel connectorsActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-257. USB 2.0 ports 1~6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.8. DVI-D port. This port

1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.2 Internal connectors1. Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-273. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the powe

ivChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update utility.

1-28Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cabl

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-295. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to

1-30Chapter 1: Product introduction6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-318. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) p

1-32Chapter 1: Product introduction10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB mo

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.01-331.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems

1-34Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to res

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest y

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

v2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] ...2-232.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] 2-2

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to co

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-5Backing up the current BIOSTo back up the current BIOS le using the BIOS Updater:Ensure that the USB ash drive is not write-p

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <E

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-72.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navig

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS setupBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the E

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure bel

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS setupMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-112.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS setupAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for a

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the s

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

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequen

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-152.4.6 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode][Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value.CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-172.4.14 VDDA Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.5000V to 2.8000V with a 0.1V interval.•

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS setupBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-19AMD PowerNow function [Enabled]Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]SVM [E

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.3 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the aut

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-21SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF][SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.Realtek LAN

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.6 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-232.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displ

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

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appr

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-252.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the p

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot s

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.02-272.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&g

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your c

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.0A-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su

A-2AppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.0A-3REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we

A-4AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.0A-5DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 8

viiiTypographyBold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.ItalicsUsed to emphasize a word or a phrase.<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than a

ix(continued on the next page)F1A55-M LE R2.0 specications summaryAPU AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 serie