Asus F1A55 M LE R2 0 User Manual

F1A55-M LE R2.0  
Contents  
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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.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all  
power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices  
could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not  
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power  
company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals  
that came with the package.  
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power  
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,  
slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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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 description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the  
motherboard.  
Chapter 2: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
updates.  
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ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software  
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
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 trying to  
complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to  
complete a task  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task..  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.  
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Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
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F1A55-M LE R2.0 specifications summary  
APU  
AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD  
6000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM1 package  
DirectX® 11 support  
AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support  
The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support depends on the APU types.  
Chipset  
Memory  
AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2)  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non- ECC  
DDR3 2250(O.C.) / 2000(O.C) / 1866(O.C) /1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz  
memory modules  
The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above  
DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the  
market.  
When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit  
operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a  
maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating  
system.  
Graphics  
Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the Liano APU  
Dual independent displays support: DVI and D-Sub  
Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz  
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz  
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11  
Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology  
Multi-GPU support  
Expansion slots  
Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology  
LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system.  
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with ATI® CrossFireX™ support (blue @x16 mode,  
black @x4 mode)  
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot  
1 x PCI slot  
AMD® A55 FCH southbridge  
Storage  
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6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,  
and JBOD configurations  
Realtek® 8111E/F Gigabit LAN controller  
LAN  
Audio  
Realtek ALC887 3-jack 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC  
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Supports jack-detection,multi-streaming, and front panel jack retasking  
AMD® A55 FCH southbridge  
USB  
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12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back  
panel)  
ASUS unique  
features  
100% All High-Quality conductive polymer capacitors  
ASUS Hybrid DIGI+VRM  
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4+2 Phase Power Design  
ASUS Unique Technology  
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TurboV  
EPU  
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ASUS unique features  
ASUS Exclusive Features  
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Network iControl  
AI Suite II  
AI Charger  
Anti-Surge Protection  
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution  
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ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution  
ASUS Fan Xpert  
ASUS EZ DIY  
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS My Logo 2  
ASUS Exclusive  
overclocking features  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)  
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PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz  
increment  
Overclocking Protection  
ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall)  
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Back Panel I/O ports  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
1 x DVI-D output port  
1 x D-Sub output port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
8-channel Audio jacks  
Internal I/O  
connectors  
3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports  
1 x S/PDIF output connector  
1 x High-definition front panel audio connector  
6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors  
1 x LPT connector  
1 x COM connector  
1 x Front panel connector  
1 x Internal speaker connector  
1 x CPU fan connector  
1 x Chassis fan connector  
1 x Power fan connector  
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector  
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  
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BIOS features  
Accessories  
64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM  
BIOS 2.6  
2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables  
1 x I/O shield  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Support DVD  
Drivers  
Support DVD  
Form factor  
ASUS PC Probe II  
ASUS Update  
Anti-Virus software (OEM version)  
uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
F1A55-M LE R2.0  
ASUS F1A55-M LE R2.0 motherboard  
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables  
User Manual  
1 x I/O-Shield  
User Guide  
Support DVD  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may  
vary with different models.  
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Product introduction  
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Special features  
Product highlights  
1.1.1  
AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000  
series graphics  
This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processor 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. It  
features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s.  
AMD® A55 (Hudson D2) FCH Chipset  
AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express  
2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics.  
ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology  
ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the  
need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows  
higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display  
configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-  
time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.  
1.1.2  
ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM  
Hybrid DIGI+VRM, a unique ASUS-exclusive design on ASUS motherboards with the AMD  
A55 chipset, creates an all-around platform for a diverse range of applications, including  
gaming, multimedia, and productivity. It allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments  
via preset modes and user-defined profiles. It also offers a broad range of adjustable power  
options to create more headroom for flexible system tuning.  
* Hybrid DIGI+ VRM functions are also available in FM1 socket compatible CPUs.  
EPU  
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s first real-time system power-saving chip,  
automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. It  
offers a system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component’s  
lifespan.  
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1.1.3  
ASUS Exclusive features  
Network iControl  
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to  
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities  
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a  
more convenient online experience.  
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors  
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved  
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.  
Ai Charger  
Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad.  
Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.  
The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.  
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)  
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive  
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,  
providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the  
traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard  
drives larger than 2.2 TB.  
ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:  
F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey  
F3 Shortcut for most accessed information  
ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and  
helping with difficult POST situations.  
ASUS TurboV  
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time  
overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS. It also provides you with the ASUS OC  
profiles for the best overclocking settings in different scenarios.  
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection  
This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused  
by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU).  
AI Suite II  
With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to  
launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to configure the overclocking  
settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a  
mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful utilities.  
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Fan Xpert  
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on  
different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a  
bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.  
ASUS MyLogo 2™  
Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS  
file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file.  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system  
hangs 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.  
ErP ready  
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP  
requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy  
consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-  
efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the  
product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.  
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1.2  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change  
any motherboard settings.  
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.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the  
bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is  
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so  
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
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.  
SB_PWR  
F1A55-M LE R2.0  
ON  
OFF  
Standby Power Powered Off  
F1A55-M LE R2.0 Onboard LED  
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1.3  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the  
motherboard fits into it.  
Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.  
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.  
1.3.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct  
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in  
the image below.  
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  
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1.3.3  
Motherboard layout  
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22.9cm(9.0in)  
PWR_FAN  
KBMS  
CPU_FAN  
EPU  
ATX12V  
USB34  
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USB3_12  
CHA_FAN  
LAN1_USB12  
SATA6G_6  
SATA6G_5  
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Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
AUDIO  
PCIEX16_1  
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RTL  
8111E  
F1A55-M LE R2.0  
SB_PWR  
PCIEX1_1  
CLRTC  
PCI1  
AMD®  
A55  
SATA6G_4  
Super  
I/O  
COM1  
SATA6G_3  
SATA6G_2  
SATA6G_1  
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PCIEX16_2  
64Mb  
BIOS  
ALC887  
AAFP  
SPDIF_OUT  
SPEAKER  
F_PANEL  
USB910 USB78 USB56  
LPT  
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1.3.4  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
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1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
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2. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN 1-20  
and 3-pin CHA_FAN)  
3. AMD FM1 socket  
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4. DDR3 DIMM slots  
1-11  
1-22  
1-17  
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5. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6)  
6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)  
8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)  
9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)  
10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)  
11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
12. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)  
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13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
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1.4  
Accelerated Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD® A- & E2-series accelerated  
processors with AMD® Radeon HD 6000 series graphics.  
F1A55-M LE R2.0  
F1A55-M LE R2.0 CPU socket FM1  
1.4.1  
Installing the APU  
Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the FM2 socket. The APU fits in only one correct  
orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on  
the socket and damaging the APU!  
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