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..., check the items 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 processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2... features Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- 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...
..., check the items 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 processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2... features Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- 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...
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... and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Auto PPPoE network connection... 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. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for ...
... and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Auto PPPoE network connection... 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. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for ...
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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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it...
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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 13. 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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-21 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-22 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-8 12... 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...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 13. 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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-21 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-22 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-8 12... 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...
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... heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. Connect the CPU...
... heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. Connect the CPU...
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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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan ...
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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan ...
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... 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 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
... 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 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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... an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to the card. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring...
... an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to the card. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring...
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...at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +... power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard. 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 . • The total current consumed ... to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19
...at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +... power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard. 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 . • The total current consumed ... to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19
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...• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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. Insufficient air flow ...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for...
...• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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. Insufficient air flow ...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for...
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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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ...set to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. 4. 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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ...set to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. 4. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23
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... • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 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 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Connect one end of the system chassis... connector, then install the module to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25
... • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 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 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Connect one end of the system chassis... connector, then install the module to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25
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...Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the... DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 The contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen...
...Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the... DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 The contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen...
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... Exit DATE: 04/23/2012 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 Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ...Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click...
... Exit DATE: 04/23/2012 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 Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ...Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click...
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...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 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C... the item number. 4. Boot your computer. 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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you 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 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C... the item number. 4. Boot your computer. 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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you to ...
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... stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to guide you in this section are for reference...
... stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to guide you in this section are for reference...
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... the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front Panel Type HD Atheros Lan.... 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 Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
... the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front Panel Type HD Atheros Lan.... 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 Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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... Setup program. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. After you set the system date...
... Setup program. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. After you set the system date...
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... Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 EFI BIOS Utility - 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
... Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 EFI BIOS Utility - 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... 400k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] VRM Fixed Frequency [xxx] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 250k Hz to become unstable! 2.4.6 DRAM Timing...
... 400k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] VRM Fixed Frequency [xxx] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 250k Hz to become unstable! 2.4.6 DRAM Timing...