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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 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 C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 ... next page) ix ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back...
...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 C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 ... next page) ix ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back...
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..., energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. Before you 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. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in...
..., energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. Before you 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. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in...
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.... New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping 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 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive...
.... New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping 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 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive...
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... cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 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 indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or...
... cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 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 indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or...
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F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
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...connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. 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 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-22 1-8 1-11 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ... (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...
...connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. 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 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-22 1-8 1-11 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ... (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...
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... APU fits only in completely. 3. series accelerated processors with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. otherwise, the APU will not fit in one correct orientation. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2...
... APU fits only in completely. 3. series accelerated processors with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. otherwise, the APU will not fit in one correct orientation. Socket lever Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2...
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CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Connect the CPU fan cable ... it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 When the APU is locked. 6.
CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Connect the CPU fan cable ... it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 When the APU is locked. 6.
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... retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. 3. 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 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector!
... retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. 3. 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 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector!
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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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • ... cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19
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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • ... cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19
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... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 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 computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB... This jumper allows you can wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power ...
... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 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 computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB... This jumper allows you can wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power ...
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...pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. 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. These are for USB USB 2.0/1.1 ...the black 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 plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10...
...pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. 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. These are for USB USB 2.0/1.1 ...the black 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 plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10...
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... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +3 Volts GND PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts... +12V DC GND GND +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 you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and...
... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +3 Volts GND PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts... +12V DC GND GND +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 you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and...
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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 details. • You must install Windows...
... 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 details. • You must install Windows...
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...8226; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from ...or written to this connector. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED)...
...8226; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from ...or written to this connector. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED)...
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...pin SPDIF_OUT) 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 the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you...PIN 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 ...
...pin SPDIF_OUT) 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 the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you...PIN 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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...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 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... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. 8. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 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... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. 8. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
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...to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. 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. ...
...to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. 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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...may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to perform the BIOS update process. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. When... found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
...may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to perform the BIOS update process. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. When... found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the...