Memory
| Supported memory module capacities |
16GB |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
Internal I/O
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Number of EATX power connectors |
1 |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
6 |
| IPMI 2.0 slot |
N |
| TPM connector |
N |
| Power fan connector |
Y |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
2 |
BIOS
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
| BIOS type |
UEFI |
| BIOS memory size |
4 MB |
Back panel I/O ports
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express slots version |
2.0 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
2 |
| PCI slots |
3 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
Performance
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Component for |
PC |
Graphics
| Graphics adapter family |
AMD |
| On-board graphics adapter |
Y |
Other features
| Controller interface type |
SATA |
Additionally
| Chipset |
AMD A55 |
| Graphics |
Radeon HD 6000 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
F1A55 - AMD Socket FM1 A- Series/E2- Series Accelerated Processors, AMD A55 FCH (Hudson D2), 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2250(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory, AMD CrossFireX, AMD Radeon HD 6000, 6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), ATX Form Factor
<b>AMD® A-& E2- series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series Graphics</b>
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.
<b>AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2)</b>
AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16(at x4 speed)graphics.
<b>Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!</b>
F1A55 brings you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireX™. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!
<b>Double USB Access, Double Convenience</b>
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for the rear panels - 2 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The F1A55-V affords greater convenience with high speed connectivity.
ASUS Exclusive Features
<b>Energy Efficiency All Around</b>
Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity!
<b>Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings</b>
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.
<b>Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface</b>
Exclusive to ASUS motherboards, its UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the first ever mouse-controlled graphical BIOS interface designed with dual selectable modes. It delivers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient input with quick scrolling. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of their operating system. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information.
MemOK!
<b>Any Memory is A-OK!</b>
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!
<b>One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features</b>
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed, voltage, and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
<b>ASUS Anti-Surge Protection</b>
Anti-Surge Protection Design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect the system.
1. Real-time over voltage detection.
2. Active protection against potential damage to your motherboards and systems.
<b>100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors</b>
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
<b>DIY Quickly, DIY Easily!</b>
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process!
<b>GreenASUS and ErP Ready</b>
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.
