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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A55BM-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A55BM-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai...
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... from the existing system before you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing... supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet...
... from the existing system before you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing... supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet...
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... - AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS Fan Xpert - EPU - Anti-Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) vii AI Charger - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Network iControl - A55BM-E specifications summary...
... - AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS Fan Xpert - EPU - Anti-Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) vii AI Charger - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Network iControl - A55BM-E specifications summary...
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viii A55BM-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x ...4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 / Windows...
viii A55BM-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x ...4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 / Windows...
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...1cm(9.1in) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA USB1112 LAN_USB12 KB_USBWB 2 AUDIO A55BM-E RTL 6 8111G PCIEX16 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® A55 SPEAKER 7 PCI1 F_PANEL ALC 887 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS 8 SPDIF_OUT LPT USBPWF USB56 USB34 SB_PWR SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 9... AAFP COM 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. AMD FM2+ socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ASUS A55BM-E...
...1cm(9.1in) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA USB1112 LAN_USB12 KB_USBWB 2 AUDIO A55BM-E RTL 6 8111G PCIEX16 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® A55 SPEAKER 7 PCI1 F_PANEL ALC 887 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS 8 SPDIF_OUT LPT USBPWF USB56 USB34 SB_PWR SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 9... AAFP COM 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. AMD FM2+ socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ASUS A55BM-E...
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... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary...
... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary...
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... resets parameter settings to default values. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Plug the power cord ... failure due to pins 2-3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to overclocking. A55BM-E USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-E USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability...
... resets parameter settings to default values. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Plug the power cord ... failure due to pins 2-3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to overclocking. A55BM-E USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-E USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability...
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... supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55BM-E +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-E Keyboard and USB device wake up feature. LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port allows... connectors 1 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS A55BM-E 1-13 Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA...
... supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55BM-E +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-E Keyboard and USB device wake up feature. LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port allows... connectors 1 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS A55BM-E 1-13 Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA...
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... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A55BM-E SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ...BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. ASUS A55BM...
... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A55BM-E SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ...BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. ASUS A55BM...
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...This connector is purchased separately. ASUS A55BM-E 1-19 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A55BM-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A55BM-E Front panel audio connector ...you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector...
...This connector is purchased separately. ASUS A55BM-E 1-19 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A55BM-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A55BM-E Front panel audio connector ...you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector...
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... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A55BM-E 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013...
... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A55BM-E 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013...
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... to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A55BME.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD...
... to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A55BME.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD...
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... partition. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS setting. ASUS A55BM-E 2-3 The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. NTFS is...
... partition. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS setting. ASUS A55BM-E 2-3 The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. NTFS is...
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Select the USB flash drive as below. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The DOS screen appears. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3.
Select the USB flash drive as below. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The DOS screen appears. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3.
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...do not press , POST continues with its parameters. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after POST: • Press ... disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS A55BM-E 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to select the BIOS file and press .
...do not press , POST continues with its parameters. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after POST: • Press ... disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS A55BM-E 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to select the BIOS file and press .
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... system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If... the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...
... system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If... the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...
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... program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information, and CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the Advanced mode menus SATA information ... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS A55BM-E 2-7
... program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information, and CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the Advanced mode menus SATA information ... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS A55BM-E 2-7
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... help Submenu item Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Last modified settings... the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
... help Submenu item Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Last modified settings... the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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... your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A55BM-E 2-9
... your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A55BM-E 2-9
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After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the... a password, these items show the default Not Installed. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started
After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the... a password, these items show the default Not Installed. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started