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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 and F1A55-M LX R2.0 models. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 and F1A55-M LX R2.0 models. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to enable...
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...offers a broad range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and productivity, all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with ease. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-3 Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to use functions, with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM ... to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to great value motherboards to better serve a wider range of fan speed to achieve...
...offers a broad range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and productivity, all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with ease. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-3 Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to use functions, with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM ... to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to great value motherboards to better serve a wider range of fan speed to achieve...
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... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. The illustration ...
... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. The illustration ...
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... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA 3 USB34 USBPW1-6 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC... AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-25 1-23 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)...
... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA 3 USB34 USBPW1-6 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC... AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-25 1-23 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)...
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... FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 5. When the APU is locked. 6. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the APU. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan...
... FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 5. When the APU is locked. 6. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the APU. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan...
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... to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-11 DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. 3.
... to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-11 DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. 3.
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...; • - - • • - - • • - - • • 9 - • • 8 - • • 9 - • • - - • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • - - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-15 GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N - - - - DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Kingmax F3...
...; • - - • • - - • • - - • • 9 - • • 8 - • • 9 - • • - - • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • - - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-15 GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N - - - - DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Kingmax F3...
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... in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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... to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card ... pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4....
... to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card ... pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4....
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... Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-21 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF...
... Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-21 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF...
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... are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +3 Volts GND PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +... +5 Volts GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. Speaker ... supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23
... are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +3 Volts GND PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +... +5 Volts GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. Speaker ... supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23
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The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. 5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in ...is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 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 lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. 5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in ...is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
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... a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system...
... a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system...
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b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 05/07/12 02:27p 8390656 Exit DATE: 05/07/2012 F1A55MP2.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Help Info VER: 0303 DATE: 05/07/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to update...
b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 05/07/12 02:27p 8390656 Exit DATE: 05/07/2012 F1A55MP2.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Help Info VER: 0303 DATE: 05/07/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to update...
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...the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash... drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The actual utility ...
...the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash... drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The actual utility ...
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Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using ...
Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using ...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar .... 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 LX R2.0 Series
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar .... 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 LX R2.0 Series
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... top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System...
... top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System...
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Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed: 2400MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU ...
Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed: 2400MHz Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto APU ...
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... with a 50k Hz interval. The CPU working voltage will be monitored. 2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 250k Hz to the default settings. 2.4.6 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM Load...
... with a 50k Hz interval. The CPU working voltage will be monitored. 2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 250k Hz to the default settings. 2.4.6 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM Load...