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Motherboard F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series • F1A55-M LX R2.0 • F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0
Motherboard F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series • F1A55-M LX R2.0 • F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0
F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 User's Manual
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... the mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination...
... the mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination...
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... 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. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! Before you for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only...
... 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. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! Before you for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only...
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...traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. F 12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - Quick and easy.... ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 ...
...traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. F 12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - Quick and easy.... ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 ...
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... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. •...
... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. •...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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... 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 54 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 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...
... 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 54 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 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...
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series accelerated processors with a small triangle. 4. The APU fits in completely. 3. otherwise, the APU will not fit in only one correct orientation. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold ...
series accelerated processors with a small triangle. 4. The APU fits in completely. 3. otherwise, the APU will not fit in only one correct orientation. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold ...
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.... 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan...
.... 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan...
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... dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you...
... dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you...
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... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can ...include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can ...include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
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... This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply..., the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3.
... This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply..., the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3.
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...connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan 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 the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of ... devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This...
...connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan 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 the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of ... devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This...
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..., refer 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. 2. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +3 Volts GND PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts ... use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug...
..., refer 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. 2. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +3 Volts GND PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts ... use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug...
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... RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and...
... RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and...
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...) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HD LED...
...) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HD LED...
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...(10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97...
...(10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97...
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... 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased...
... 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased...
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...2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. 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. ...
...2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. 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. ...
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...BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to...
...BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to...