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... BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Industry leading 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - vDRAM: 95-step Memory voltage...
... BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Industry leading 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - vDRAM: 95-step Memory voltage...
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... Support DVD User Manual Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations • F1A55-M LX Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS and F1A55-M LX two models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
... Support DVD User Manual Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations • F1A55-M LX Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS and F1A55-M LX two models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
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...real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only... Mode displays frequentlyaccessed setup information, while the Advanced Mode is for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Ai Charger Ai Charger is facilitate by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
...real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only... Mode displays frequentlyaccessed setup information, while the Advanced Mode is for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Ai Charger Ai Charger is facilitate by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
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... lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F1A55-M LX PLUS ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the...
... lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F1A55-M LX PLUS ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 1.5 1.5.1 Motherboard overview Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT SOCKET FM1 VGA 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR SATA3G_6 LAN1_USB12 USBPW1-6 USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E 14 SATA3G_5 7 SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC SATA3G_4 8 Super I/O PCI1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12...
... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT SOCKET FM1 VGA 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR SATA3G_6 LAN1_USB12 USBPW1-6 USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E 14 SATA3G_5 7 SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC SATA3G_4 8 Super I/O PCI1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12...
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... for AMD® A- & E2- Carefully insert the APU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. The APU fits only in completely. 3. 4. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90°-100°... processors with a small triangle. To install a APU: Installing the APU Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 1. DO NOT...
... for AMD® A- & E2- Carefully insert the APU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. The APU fits only in completely. 3. 4. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90°-100°... processors with a small triangle. To install a APU: Installing the APU Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 1. DO NOT...
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... to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1-8 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN 7. Hardware...
... to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1-8 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN 7. Hardware...
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... you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3.
... you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3.
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... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC F1A55-M LX PLUS 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express...
... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC F1A55-M LX PLUS 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express...
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... in sleep mode. USBPW1-6 1 2 2 3 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, 3-pin USBPW7-12) +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USBPW7-12 1 2 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU... (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 2. KBPWR 1 2 2 3 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) +5V (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3.
... in sleep mode. USBPW1-6 1 2 2 3 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, 3-pin USBPW7-12) +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USBPW7-12 1 2 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU... (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 2. KBPWR 1 2 2 3 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) +5V (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3.
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...wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the ... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) F1A55-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LX PLUS fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. 8. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and...
...wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the ... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) F1A55-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LX PLUS fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. 8. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and...
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... to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS Speaker connector 3. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. These connectors are for the chassis... GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This 4-pin connector is inadequate. •...
... to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS Speaker connector 3. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. These connectors are for the chassis... GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This 4-pin connector is inadequate. •...
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... 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series GND 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_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When...
... 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series GND 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_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When...
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PLED PWRBTN System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) F_PANEL F1A55-M LX PLUS PIN 1 +HDLED F1A55-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) • This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ...
PLED PWRBTN System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) F_PANEL F1A55-M LX PLUS PIN 1 +HDLED F1A55-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) • This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ...
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...SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Legacy AC'97 compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L...to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) F1A55-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to configure the setting. This ...
...SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Legacy AC'97 compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L...to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) F1A55-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to configure the setting. This ...
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...) USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND F1A55-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These...
...) USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND F1A55-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These...
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...of updating itself through the Internet. File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS Help Info VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Updating from file, then click Next. Always ...update the utility to complete the updating process. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file 3. Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 08/03/11 02:27p 4194304 F1A55MLP.ROM VER: 0202 DATE:...
...of updating itself through the Internet. File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS Help Info VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Updating from file, then click Next. Always ...update the utility to complete the updating process. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file 3. Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 08/03/11 02:27p 4194304 F1A55MLP.ROM VER: 0202 DATE:...
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...when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press to switch to the USB port. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. Doing so can restore a ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to find the BIOS file, and ...
...when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press to switch to the USB port. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. Doing so can restore a ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to find the BIOS file, and ...