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PrefacePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with a

6Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard Components This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.LABEL C

7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea

8Installing the MotherboardDo not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.Checking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set

9Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.Jumper Se

10Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure thatyou DO NO

11Installing the MotherboardCPU Installation ProcedureThe following illustration shows CPU installation components.To achieve better airflow rates and

12Installing the MotherboardInstallation ProcedureRefer to the following to install the memory modules.1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDR

13Installing the MotherboardExpansion SlotsInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem t

14Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo

15Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:SATA1~4:

iiPrefaceDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:• This device ma

16Installing the MotherboardF_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio headerThis header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out p

17Installing the MotherboardCOM: Onboard serial port headerConnect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to yoursystem.1

18Installing the MotherboardRefer to the illustration below for proper installation:This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.1 Attach either

19Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:LAN PortConnect an RJ-45 jack to the LA

20Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard co

21Installing the MotherboardSYS_FAN: FAN Power ConnectorPin Signal Name Function1 GND System Ground2 +12V Power +12V3 Sense

22Installing the MotherboardATX12V: ATX 12V Power ConnectorPin Signal Name4 +12V3 +12V2 Ground1 GroundSPK: Internal speakerPin Signal Name1 VCC2 Key3

23Installing the MotherboardReset SwitchSupporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally o

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25Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip

iiiTTTTTABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSPreface iChapter 1 1Introducing the Moth

26Using BIOSPress the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.Using BIOSWhen you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of theS

27Using BIOSThe default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditionswith optimum performance. We do not suggest users

28Using BIOSDate & TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you arerunning a Windows OS, these items are aut

29Using BIOSThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU andother system.Advanced Menu Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpR

30Using BIOSPC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for critical voltages, temperatures

31Using BIOS • CPU Tct1 • CPU FAN • SYS FAN • CPU Vcore • DIMM Voltage • SB VoltageSystem Component CharacteristicsThese

32Using BIOSPower Management SetupResume By RING [Disabled]Resume By PME [Disab

33Using BIOSACPI ConfigurationThe item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the systementers suspend.ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RA

34Using BIOSCPU ConfigurationThe item in the menu shows the CPU.CPU ConfigurationNode0: AMD Engineering SampleMax Speed: 2133 MHZ Intend

35Using BIOSSATA ConfigurationUse this item to show the mode of serial ATA configuration options.Serial-ATA Controller (Enabled)Use this item to selec

ivChapter 4 49 49 49 49 49Using the Motherboard Software 49About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM...49Auto-install

36Using BIOSUSB ConfigurationAll USB Devices [Enabled]Legacy USB Support [Enabled]Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Le

37Using BIOSSuper IO ConfigurationUse this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port 0 ConfigurationPar

38Using BIOSParallel Port ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Parallel Port (Enabled)This item allo

39Using BIOSNorth BridgeScroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:IGD Memory (Auto)This item shows the information of

40Using BIOSSouth BridgeScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Me

41Using BIOSThis page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of p

42Using BIOSThis page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.Boot MenuBoot ConfigurationThis item shows the information of the Boot Configurati

43Using BIOSAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.13.1216. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Sele

44Using BIOSThis page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.Security MenuAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American

45Using BIOSSave OptionsThis item enables you to save the options that you have made.Save ChangesThis item enables you to save the changes that you ha

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing the A55F-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high

46Using BIOSBoot OverrideThis item enables you to set the device order.Save Changes and ExitDiscard Changes and ExitSave Changes and ResetDiscard Cha

47Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support

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49Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareAuto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes i

50Using the Motherboard SoftwareDriversSetupClick the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you wa

51Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

52Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file inthe root directory. This

53CrossFireTM Technology [AMD Dual Graphics] SupportChapter 5CrossFireTMTechnology (AMD Dual Graphics) SupportCrossFireTM TechnologyThe CrossFireTM t

54CrossFireTM Technology [AMD Dual Graphics] Support3. Set the CrossFire in Advanced Menu to Enabled. Then press F4 to save theconfiguration and exit

55CrossFireTM Technology [AMD Dual Graphics] Support5. Enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFireTM,click it and sele

2FeatureProcessor• Accommodates AMD A series processors• Supports CPU up to 100W TDPThis motherboard uses a socket FM1 that carries the following feat

56CrossFireTM Technology [AMD Dual Graphics] SupportRecommendation1.The APU in the A55 platform delivers a discrete-class of graphics performanceand e

57Setting Up AMD A55 RAID ConfigurationThe BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.Setting Up a bootable RAID ArrayThis section explains how to configu

58Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration5Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceedto set up the AMD RAID BIOS as describe

59Setting Up AMD A55 RAID ConfigurationSelect [2], then select LD 1 in the following page.3The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).Figure 1.4

60Setting Up AMD A55 RAID ConfigurationFigure 1.5 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have beenassigned as RAID 0 array disks.Fi

61Setting Up AMD A55 RAID ConfigurationFigure 1.7 Main MenuPress ESC to exit.4Press Y to reboot.3.The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).Figure

62Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration1Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\A55\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.After you complete the RAID BIO

63Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configurationb Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” and pressEnter for 32-bit OS or Select “ATI AHC

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65Trouble ShootingChapter 7Trouble ShootingStart up problems during assemblyAfter assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start u

3Expansion Options• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface• One PCI Express x1 slot• One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot• Four 7-pin SATA conn

66Trouble ShootingYour computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong

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4Introducing the MotherboardSpecifications*1. Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz formotherboard with a single DIMM per

5Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard Components