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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A55-M LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A55-M LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10...
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...in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect ...system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ...
...in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect ...system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ...
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...the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task... BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and...
...the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task... BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and...
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... devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LE motherboard! ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-1 series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
... devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LE motherboard! ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-1 series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
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... more exciting computing than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more intricate system settings. ASUS Exclusive Features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to overclock...
... more exciting computing than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more intricate system settings. ASUS Exclusive Features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to overclock...
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... into one software offers diverse and ease to their default settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ErP ready The motherboard is in line with no need to overclocking failure. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready...
... into one software offers diverse and ease to their default settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ErP ready The motherboard is in line with no need to overclocking failure. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready...
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... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The... motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off the ...
... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The... motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off the ...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-17 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Power, CPU and chassis fan ...
Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-17 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Power, CPU and chassis fan ...
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... correct orientation. 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The APU fits in one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is... AMD® A- & E2- Ensure that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. 2.
... correct orientation. 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The APU fits in one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is... AMD® A- & E2- Ensure that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. 2.
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You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the APU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector!
You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the APU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly...that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-9 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation ...
... If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly...that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-9 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation ...
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... location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the connector on... retention module base. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the connector on... retention module base. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may operate at www.asus.com for the latest memory modules' Qualified Vendors List (QVL). Use a 64-bit ...efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB,...
...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may operate at www.asus.com for the latest memory modules' Qualified Vendors List (QVL). Use a 64-bit ...efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB,...
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Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DO NOT force a DIMM ...
Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DO NOT force a DIMM ...
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...the software drivers for later use . ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-13 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ...To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ...
...the software drivers for later use . ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-13 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ...To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ...
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... onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-18 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when...
... onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-18 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when...
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... forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 11. DVI-D port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D can...; The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
... forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 11. DVI-D port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D can...; The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
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... of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting. 8.
... of Sound playback is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting. 8.