A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ...............................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Before You Start......................................................................... 1 Package Checklist ..................................................................... 1 Motherboard Specifications ....................................................... 2 Rear Panel Connectors ............................................................. 3 Motherboard Layout ............
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Before You Start Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation.
Motherboard Manual 1.3 Motherboard Specifications Specifications Socket FM2 for AMD A-series/ E2-series processor CPU Support Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100Watt Chipset AMD A55 FCH * Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list. Supports Dual Channel DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866 Memory 2 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 32 GB Memory Each DIMM supports non-ECC 512MB/ 1/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 16 GB DDR3 module * Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Specifications 4x SATA 3.0Gb/s Connector 2x USB 2.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 2.
Motherboard Manual 1.5 Motherboard Layout Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Step 2: Pull the socket locking out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angel. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Note: The CPU fits only in one correct orientation.
Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to locked the position 2.2 Install a Heatsink Step 1: Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounting-lug. Step 2: On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame, and then press down the locker until it stops.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 2.3 Connect Cooling Fans These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin#1.
Motherboard Manual 2.4 Install System Memory A. DDR3 Modules Step 1: Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Note: If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Total Memory Size Max is 32GB. C. Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Motherboard Manual 2.5 Expansion Slots PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot This motherboard is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 2.6 Jumper Setting The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”. Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default).
Motherboard Manual 2.7 Headers & Connectors ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. Pin 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Assignment +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground NC +5V +5V +5V Ground Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Assignment +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage+5V +12V +12V +3.3V ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch functions.
Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused) USBUSBUSB+ USB+ Ground Ground NC Key F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Pin Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Carrier detect Received data Transmitted data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator NC J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: UEFI BIOS & SOFTWARE 3.1 3.2 UEFI BIOS Setup For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is being continuously updated. The UEFI BIOS information described below in this manual is for your reference only and the actual UEFI BIOS information and settings on board may be different from this manual For further information of setting up the UEFI BIOS, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Manual in the Setup DVD.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 6. After the BIOS Update process is finished, click on OK to reboot the system. 7. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, please press the key to enter BIOS setup. After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the Save & Exit, using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults, and select Save Changes and Reset to restart the computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.
Motherboard Manual 2. Online Update Utility 1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver. 2. Please make sure the system is connected to the internet before using this function. 3. Open BIOS Update Utility and click the Online Update button on the main screen. 4. An open dialog will show up to request your agreement to start the BIOS update. Click Yes to start the online update procedure. 5. If there is a new BIOS version, the utility will ask you to download it. Click Yes to proceed. 6.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press key to enter BIOS setup. After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the Save & Exit, using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults, and select Save Changes and Reset to restart the computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed. 3. BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to update your BIOS via USB pen drive.
Motherboard Manual 6. Select the proper BIOS file, and a message asking if you are sure to flash the BIOS file. Click Yes to start updating BIOS. 7. A dialog pops out after BIOS flash is completed, asking you to restart the system. Press the [Y] key to restart system. 8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press key to enter BIOS setup.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 3.3 Software Installing Software 1. Insert the Setup DVD to the optical drive. The driver installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note1: All the information and content about following software are subject to be changed without notice.
Motherboard Manual After filling up this information, click “Send” to send the mail out. A warning dialog would appear asking for your confirmation; click “Send” to confirm or “Do Not Send” to cancel. If you want to save this information to a .txt file, click “Save As…” and then you will see a saving dialog appears asking you to enter file name. Enter the file name and then click “Save”. Your system information will be saved to a .txt file. Open the saved .
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 Driver Installation After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver DVD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the DVD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Note: If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver DVD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.
Motherboard Manual 4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Continuing Description Memory sizing error or Memory module not found POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 8 4.3 Description Success booting. Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting Probable 1. 2. Solution There is no power in the system. 1. Power LED does not shine; the fan of the power supply does not work 2. Indicator light on keyboard does 3. not shine.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power on again. In this case, please double check: 1. The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface. 2. CPU fan is rotated normally. 3. CPU fan speed is fulfilling with the CPU speed.
Motherboard Manual 4.4 RAID Functions Operating System Supports Windows Vista , Windows 7 and Windows 8. Raid Arrays RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for many applications. RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data. RAID 10: RAID 10 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1. RAID Definitions RAID 0: The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1 array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
Motherboard Manual RAID 10: RAID 1 drives can be stripped using RAID 0 techniques.Resulting in a RAID 10 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for automatic redundancy. May be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in an array, and allows for spare disks.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 4.5 AMD DUAL Graphics Technology AMD Dual Graphics Technology Introduction When user adds a PCIE display adapter, it can be integrated with IGD to show better performance. To make the two video devices work simultaneously and normally, please refer to the following setting.
Motherboard Manual AMD Dual Graphics Setup Step 1: Insert Dual Graphics-Ready graphics card into PEX16_1 slot. Step 2: Set the BIOS setting as follows: [Chipset]→[North Bridge]→[GFX Configuration] →[Surround View]→[Enabled] Step 3: Install Driver DVD Chipset Driver, and reboot the system. Activate AMD VISION Engine Control Center to make sure CrossFire has been enabled.
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Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: Specifications In Other Languages Arabic اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت اﻟﻤﺄﺧﺬ FM 2ﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ اﻳﻪ إم دى AMDﺗﺴﻠﺴﻞ / Aﺗﺴﻠﺴﻞ E 2 ﻗﺎﻋﺪة وﺣﺪة اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ ﻣﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ اﻟﺸﺮاﺋﺢ اﻟﺤﺪ اﻷﻗﺼﻰ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ اﻟﺤﺮارﻳﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﺼﻤﻴﻢ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ ) 100 :( thermal design power – TDPواط. * ﻳﺮﺟﻰ اﻟﺮﺟﻮع إﻟﻰ اﻟﻤﻮﻗﻊ www.biostar.com.twﻟﻘﺎﺋﻤﺔ دﻋﻢ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ .CPU اﻳﻪ إم دى AMD A55 FCH ﺗﺪﻋﻢ ﻗﻨﺎة ﻣﺰدوﺟﺔ دي .دي .ار1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 DDR3 . اﻟﺬاآﺮة x2دي .دي .
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت وﺻﻠﺔ 3 x SATA 4ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ /اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ ﻣﻮزع x2ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم ) 2.0 USBآﻞ ﻣﻮزع ﻳﺘﺤﻤﻞ ﻓﺘﺤﺘﻴﻦ ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم ( 2.
Motherboard Manual French Spécifications Interface de connexion FM2 pour série A AMD/processeur série E2 Support Unité Enveloppe thermique Unité Centrale maximum : 100Watt Centrale * Veuillez vous reporter à www.biostar.com.tw pour la liste des supports modèles d'Unité Centrale. Jeu de puces AMD A55 FCH Supporte mémoire DDR3 double canal 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866 Banc de mémoire 2 x DDR3 DIMM, Supporte max.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Spécifications 4x Connecteur SATA 3.0Gb/s 2x embases USB 2.0 (chaque embase supporte 2 Ports USB 2.
Motherboard Manual German Spezifikationen Anschluss-FM2 für AMD A-Serie/ E2-Serie-Prozessor CPU-Unterstützung Maximale CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100 Watt Chipset AMD A55 FCH * Bitte konsultieren Sie www.biostar.com.tw für CPU-Unterstützungsliste Unterstützt zweikanaliges DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866 Festplattenspeicher 2 x DDR3 DIMM-SpeicherSlot, Max. Uterstützung bis zu 32 GB-Speicher Jedes DIMM unterstützt nicht-ECC 512MB/ 1/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 16 GB DDR3-Module * Bitte konsultieren Sie www.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Spezifikationen 4x SATA 3.0Gb/s-Verbinung 2x USB 2.0-Header (jeder Header unterstützt 2 USB 2.
Motherboard Manual Italian Specificazioni Slot FM2 per processore AMD serie-A / serie – E2 Supporto processore Alimentazione di Proiezione Termico (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Si prega di consultare www.biostar.com.tw per la lista di supporto del processore.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Specificazioni Connettore 4x SATA 3.0Gb/s Distributore 2x USB 2.0(ogni distributore supporta 2 slot USB 2.
Motherboard Manual Japanese 仕様 AMD A-シリーズ/ E2-シリーズ プロセッサの Socket FM2 CPU サポート 最大 CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power 最大放熱量):100 W *CPU サポート リストについては、www.biostar.com.twを参照してください。 チップセット AMD A55 FCH デュアルチャンネル DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866 をサポート 2 x DDR3 DIMM メモリ スロット、 最大 32 GB メモリまでサポート メモリ 各 DIMM は、 非-ECC 512MB/ 1/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 16 GB DDR3 モジュールをサポートしてい ます *サポートされているメモリのリストについては、www.biostar.com.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 仕様 4x SATA 3.0Gb/s コネクタ 2x USB 2.0 ヘッダー (各ヘッダーは、2つの USB 2.
Motherboard Manual Polish Specyfikacje techniczne Gniazdo procesora (Socket) FM2 dla procesorów AMD seria-A / seria – E2 Obsługa procesora Moc Wydzielanego Ciepła (TDP - Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Proszę sprawdzić listę obsługiwanych procesorów na stronie internetowej www.biostar.com.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Specyfikacje techniczne Złącza 4x SATA 3.0Gb/s Złącza 2x USB 2.0 (każde złącze obsługuje dodatkowe 2 porty USB 2.
Motherboard Manual Portuguese Especificações Porta FM2 para processador AMD série-A / série – E2 Suporte Processador Alimentação de Design Térmico (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Por favor consulte www.biostar.com.tw para obter uma lista de suporte do processador. Tipo Placa Mãe AMD A55 FCH Suporta DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866 Canal Duplo 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slot de memória Suporta até 32 GB Memória Memória Cada DIMM suporta non-ECC 512MB/ 1/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 16 GB DDR3 módulo * Por favor consulte www.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Especificações Conector 4x SATA 3.0Gb/s Dispositivo 2x USB 2.0 (cada Dispositivo suporta 2 portas USB 2.
Motherboard Manual Russian Спецификации Сокет FM2 для процессоров AMD серии A/ серии E2 Поддержка центрального процессора Набор микросхем Максимальный термопакет центрального процессора (TDP): 100 ватт * Перечень поддержки центрального процессора смотрите на www.biostar.com.tw.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Спецификации Соединитель 4x SATA 3 Гб/с 2 контакта USB 2.0 (каждый контакт поддерживает 2 порта USB 2.0) 1 4-выводный разъем питания 1 24-выводный разъем питания 1 разъем вентилятора ЦП Внутр.
Motherboard Manual Spanish Especificaciones Ranura FM2 para procesador AMD serie - A / serie – E2 Compatibilidad con el procesador Alimentación de Proyección Térmica (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt *Por favor consultar con www.biostar.com.tw para la lista de compatibilidad con el procesador.
A55MD2 / A55MG2 / A55ML2 Especificaciones Conector 4x SATA 3Gb’s Distribuidor 2x USB 2.0 (cada distribuidor soporta 2 ranuras USB 2.