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MotherboardA55-C

xSpecications are subject to change without notice.ASUS unique featuresASUS Exclusive Features- ASUS iCafe Memory Anti-theft- ASUS AI Suite II- AI Ch

xiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.A55-CPCIEX16PCIEX1_3PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1PCI2PCI1PCI3AAFPCPU_FANCHA_FANBATTERYSupe

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1.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsAMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports

AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to co

1.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

1.3 Motherboard overview1.3.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientati

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutA55-CPCIEX16PCIEX1_3PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1PCI2PCI1PCI3AAFPCPU_FANCHA_FANBATTERYSuperI/OAUDIOALC887EPUKBMS64MbBIOSCLRTCCHASSISSPEAKE

1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)This motherboard comes with an FM2 socket designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD

1.4.1 APU installation1432ASUS A55-C1-7

iiE7917First EditionJanuary 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1253 41.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsin

To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly53142ASUS A55-C1-9

1.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module h

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a

Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM support1DIMM 2DIMMsA-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A EL1126T - - .A-DATA AM2

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support1DIMM 2DIMMsA-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509HNA1126L - - .

Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1DIMM 2DIMMsA-DATADDR3 1333(9) 4Gx164GB DS ADATA3CCA-1509AEL

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123ATo remove a DIMMBAASUS A55-C1-15

1.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

IRQ assignments for this motherboardComponent A B C D E F G HPCIEx16 – – shared – – – – –PCIEx1_1 shared – – – – – – –PCIEx1_2 – – shared – – – – –PCI

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, ti

2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB)

1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. COM port. This port is for pointing devices or ot

7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Uni

1.8.2 Internal connectors1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the mot

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 

3. 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 an

4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin conn

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capabili

7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then i

ivBIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update utility ...

1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (O

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you nee

2-2 ASUS A55-CUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the B

2-4 ASUS A55-CWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

2-6 ASUS A55-CUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system ca

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overvi

2-8 ASUS A55-CAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

v2.7 Boot menu ... 2-222.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] ...

2-10 ASUS A55-C2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an ov

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

2-12 ASUS A55-CTarget CPU Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current CPU speed.Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current DRAM speed.2.4.1 Ai Overclock

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.4 DIGI+ VRMCPU Power Phase Control [Standard]Phase number is the number of working VRM phase. Increasing phase nu

2-14 ASUS A55-CBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.2.5 Advan

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.5.2 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Po

2-16 ASUS A55-C2.5.3 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-172.5.5 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Device [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Di

2-18 ASUS A55-C2.5.6 APMEuP Ready [Disabled]This setting allows the BIOS to reduce power at S5 to prepare the system for EuP. When Enabled, all other

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.7 Network StackNetwork Stack [Disabled]This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Congur

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

2-20 ASUS A55-C2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.2.6.1 CPU Te

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Q-Fan Prole [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the

2-22 ASUS A55-C2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items:

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]Enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices to launch active boot

2-24 ASUS A55-C2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec]Allows you to set the POST Report wait time. This conguration only functions in Normal Boot mode. Congu

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7.10 Secure BootThis option allows you to congure the Secure Boot related parameters.OS Type [Other OS]Conguratio

2-26 ASUS A55-CDB ManagementLoad DB from FileConguration options: [OK]Copy DB to FileConguration options: [OK] Delete the DBConguration options: [Y

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

2-28 ASUS A55-C2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to

ASUS A55-CA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

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

A-2AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from d

ASUS A55-CA-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A-4AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIP

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

ix(continued on the next page)A55-C specications summaryAPU FM2 socket for AMD® A-Series Accelerated Processor Unit (APU) with AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Se