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...; A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at 0.003125V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Unique Technology - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: -
...; A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at 0.003125V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at the back panel) ASUS Unique Technology - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: -
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...; A- & E2- Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading...
...; A- & E2- Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading...
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...BIOS with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB ... 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 demand far more flexible and convenient input with quick scrolling. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive ...
...BIOS with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB ... 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 demand far more flexible and convenient input with quick scrolling. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive ...
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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. 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 rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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. 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 rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... FM1 socket on the motherboard. The APU fits only in completely. 3. 4. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD...
... FM1 socket on the motherboard. The APU fits only in completely. 3. 4. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in only one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD...
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...ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 This jumper allows you can wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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... computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. 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. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system...
...ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 This jumper allows you can wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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... computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. 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. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system...
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... devices. 11. 1.10.2 1. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 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 3 and 4. ...8226; If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-21 This 15-pin port is for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These ...
... devices. 11. 1.10.2 1. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 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 3 and 4. ...8226; If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-21 This 15-pin port is for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These ...
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... We recommend that you 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. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of...allows you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for details. 1-22 GND GND Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
... We recommend that you 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. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of...allows you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for details. 1-22 GND GND Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
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... GND 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 set to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in ... ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 ...
... GND 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 set to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in ... ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 ...
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...pin AAFP) SPDIFOUT GND +5V AGND NC NC PIN 1 AAFP PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant pin definition PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Legacy AC'97 compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition... name may be different based on the OS). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) F1A55-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 6. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L NC 1-25
...pin AAFP) SPDIFOUT GND +5V AGND NC NC PIN 1 AAFP PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant pin definition PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Legacy AC'97 compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition... name may be different based on the OS). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) F1A55-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 6. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L NC 1-25
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...the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. 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...BIOS file from file, then click Next. 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 Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click ...
...the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. 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...BIOS file from file, then click Next. 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 Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click ...
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...the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press 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. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS .../16 format and single partition only. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
...the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press 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. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS .../16 format and single partition only. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
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... BIOS file 1. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Yes No 4. Refer to confirm BIOS update. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 A: F1A55MLP...
... BIOS file 1. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Yes No 4. Refer to confirm BIOS update. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 A: F1A55MLP...
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EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series EZ Mode F1A55-M LX PLUS BIOS Version : 0202 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Exit/...
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series EZ Mode F1A55-M LX PLUS BIOS Version : 0202 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Exit/...
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TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard F1A55-M LX, F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. ... PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Operation is subject to the following apparatus: Product name : Model name : Asus Computer International Address: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:2001+A1... 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX, F1A55-M LX PLUS Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature : _____
TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard F1A55-M LX, F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. ... PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Operation is subject to the following apparatus: Product name : Model name : Asus Computer International Address: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:2001+A1... 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX, F1A55-M LX PLUS Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature : _____