User manual ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0

[. . . ] F1A55-M LK R2. 0 Motherboard E7391 First Edition (V1) May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. [. . . ] • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2. 5. 2 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2. 0 1-23 5. This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) F_PANEL PIN 1 F1A55-M LK R2. 0 +HDLED F1A55-M LK R2. 0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) • • This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-24 HD_LED+ HD_LEDGround Reset RESET PLED+ PLEDPWR GND Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 RXD DTR DSR CTS F1A55-M LK R2. 0 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) F1A55-M LK R2. 0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 7. This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) AGND NC NC PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI PIN 1 AAFP PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Legacy AC’97 compliant definition F1A55-M LK R2. 0 HD-audio-compliant pin definition F1A55-M LK R2. 0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2. 5. 5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2. 0 NC 1-25 8. These connectors are for USB 2. 0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2. 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2. 0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB56 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND PIN 1 F1A55-M LK R2. 0 F1A55-M LK R2. 0 USB2. 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2. 0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 11 1. 11. 1 Software support Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1. 11. 2 The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. [. . . ] Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. Appendices A-1 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. [. . . ]