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...in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LK R2.0 motherboard! ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-1 series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Before you for... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...
...in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LK R2.0 motherboard! ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-1 series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Before you for... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...
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...specific time period to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey ..., and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by power surges from damage caused by configuring profiles through the intutive user ...
...specific time period to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey ..., and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by power surges from damage caused by configuring profiles through the intutive user ...
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This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR F1A55-M LK R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LK R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on...
This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR F1A55-M LK R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LK R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on...
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... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 5. AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7
... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 5. AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7
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... forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-9 Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink...
... forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-9 Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink...
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... the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3...
... the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G ...1GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-15 SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE-DJ-F DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F DS Hynix...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G ...1GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-15 SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE-DJ-F DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F DS Hynix...
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... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or...
... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or...
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... power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that... in sleep mode. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the...
... power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that... in sleep mode. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the...
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...the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-21 This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND... F1A55-M LK R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LK R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. DVI-D port. These...
...the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-21 This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND... F1A55-M LK R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LK R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. DVI-D port. These...
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... ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1... SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are...
... ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1... SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are...
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COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, then install ... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LK R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LK R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 6. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25
COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, then install ... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LK R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LK R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 6. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 The following screen is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled ... DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 The following screen is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled ... DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run...
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...23/2012 F1A55MLK.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 Help Info VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to ...complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS ...
...23/2012 F1A55MLK.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 Help Info VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to ...complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS ...
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...Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in...At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets...
...Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in...At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets...
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... to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. •...
... to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. •...
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.... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
.... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to clear the BIOS password. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 EFI BIOS Utility - See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set...
... American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to clear the BIOS password. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 EFI BIOS Utility - See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set...
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... items: DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.10.1208. EFI BIOS Utility - Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai...
... items: DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.10.1208. EFI BIOS Utility - Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai...
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... following percentages to adjust the value. CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Changing the values in this menu allow you to set a fixed VRM frequency. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press...
... following percentages to adjust the value. CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Changing the values in this menu allow you to set a fixed VRM frequency. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press...