PRESS RELEASE
September 2011 - ASUS is announcing the launch of F1A55-M motherboard with support for AMD® A-& E2- series Accelerated Processor with AMD RadeonTM 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.
AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI ExpressTM 2.0 x 16(at x4 speed) graphics. The F1A55-M also provides users with the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireXTM. ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for the rear panels with x2 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-M comes equipped with AMD® Dual Graphics Technology; this is when the AMD Lynx platform uses the AMD Llano APU with the optional AMD "Nothern Islands" line of discrete graphics adapters to extend graphics and visual performance through a form of Hybrid CrossFire. The advantages of Dual Graphics include that it is unique to AMD Lynx platform, provides up to four extra digital outputs and improved 3D and computer performance.
The F1A55-M also comes with all solid capacitors with a life span of 5,000 hours at 105˚C or 500,000 hours working at 65 ˚C - the lower the working temperature the longer the product lifespan. This extra lifespan is produced from an innovative conductive polymer providing a longer life under less heat.
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.
Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip, EPU, through a simple on-board switch or AI Suite II utility. Users can benefit from total system-wide energy optimisation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! Users can experience the adrenaline rush of real-time OC with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS, furthermore, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provide the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.
Exclusive to ASUS motherboards, its UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the first ever mouse-controlled graphical BIOS interface designed. 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. 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.
The F1A55-M features MemOK! which 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. 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.
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AMD® A-&E2- Series Accelerated Processor, FMI Package |
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Chipset |
AMD A55 FCH |
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Memory |
4 x DIMM,DDR3 2250(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz |
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Power Design |
4+2 Phase |
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Graphics |
RGB/DVI/HDMI |
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PCIe x16 Slots |
2*PCIe x16 slots (1@x16 or dual@x16/x4) |
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Multi-GPU |
CrossFireX |
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LAN |
Realtek Gigabit LAN |
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Audio |
VT1708S ,8-CH,6jacks |
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Storage |
6*SATA3Gb/s |
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USB |
12*USB2.0 2*USB3.0 |
About ASUS
ASUS, the world's top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world's best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PCTM. With a global staff of more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company's revenue for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion.
About ASUS Motherboards
Driven by homegrown innovation and steadfast dedication to absolute quality, ASUS has become the standard for motherboard excellence across diverse product ranges, leading the industry in global sales and positive customer feedback. Acknowledged by numerous accolades, ASUS motherboards propel computing forward with pioneering inventions. These include DIGI+ VRM digital power conversion, Dual Intelligent Processors for combined performance boosts and energy savings, and the unique whole-motherboard heat protection offered by the company's Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar architectures. Additional exclusives such as Core Unlocker, Disk Unlocker and Protect 3.0 further demonstrate the ASUS commitment to harmonizing technical ingenuity and environmental responsibility with care for the people who actually put technology to use in everyday life.
