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F2A55-M LE
Motherboard
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E8023 Second Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if:
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii F2A55-M LE specifications summary ....................................................................... ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Chapter
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............................................................2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................................2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................................2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................................2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................
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2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]......................2-23 2.6.2 CPU_FAN / CHA_FAN / PWR_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] 2-23 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................................2-23 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..................2-24 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................................2-24 2.7 Boot menu ..............................................................
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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
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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. • Chapter 2: BIOS information 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
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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. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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F2A55-M LE specifications summary ® APU FM2 socket for AMD A-Series Accelerated Processor Unit (APU) with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores ® AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support ® ® Microsoft DirectX 11 support ® • The AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support depends on the APU types. ® • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD APU support list. ® Chipset AMD A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Memory 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots support a maximum 32GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 2400(O.C.)/ 2250(O.C.) / 220
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F2A55-M LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Digital Power Design: - Industry leading digital 3+2 phase power design for APU - APU Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Network iControl* - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS Disk Unlocker - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge - ASUS ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS
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F2A55-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports (3 jacks) Internal I/O 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports connectors 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x COM connector 1 x System pan
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. PWR_FAN CPU_FAN KBMS_USB34 DIGI +VRM ATX12V SPDIFO _HDMI USB_11 12 COM LAN _USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO F2A55-M LE PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111F PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® SATA3G_4 AMD Super SB_PWR I/O A55FCH PCI1 SATA3G_3 PCIEX16_2 64Mb SATA3G_2 ALC CLRTC BIOS 887-CG SPDIF_OUT LPT USB910 USB78 USB56 SPEAKER SATA3G_1 AAFP F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ® ® AMD A-series accelerated processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics ® ® This motherboard supports AMD A-series accelerated processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 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
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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. ® * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP/Vista operating systems. Ai Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging
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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
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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
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1.3 Motherboard overview 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. F2A55-M LE 1-5
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 1 3 4 23.4cm(9.2in) PWR_FAN CPU_FAN KBMS_USB34 DIGI +VRM ATX12V SPDIFO _HDMI 2 USB_11 12 COM LAN _USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO F2A55-M LE PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111F PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell 5 CMOS Power ® SATA3G_4 AMD Super SB_PWR I/O A55FCH PCI1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 PCIEX16_2 64Mb CLRTC ALC BIOS 887-CG SPDIF_OUT LPT USB910 USB78 USB56 SPEAKER SATA3G_1 AAFP F_PANEL 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI_VGA SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2
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1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Power , CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin 1-23 CHA_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-24 3. AMD FM2 socket 1-7 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-11 5. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20 9. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-4 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-
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1.4.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
