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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 back panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ... ix ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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...
...the back panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ... ix ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - 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...
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...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. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1...your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 ...
...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. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1...your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 ...
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...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 only) This motherboard uses ... for enhanced system control - 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. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. ...
...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 only) This motherboard uses ... for enhanced system control - 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. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. ...
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Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. 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 should shut down the...
Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. 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 should shut down the...
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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 rear part of the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 chassis.
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 rear part of the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 chassis.
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...LED 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. 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 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 54 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V DIGI +VRM...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...
...LED 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. 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 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 54 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V DIGI +VRM...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...
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... matches the socket corner with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The APU fits in place. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. The APU fits only in completely. 3. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. otherwise, the APU will not fit in one correct...
... matches the socket corner with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The APU fits in place. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. The APU fits only in completely. 3. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. otherwise, the APU will not fit in one correct...
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.... 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down...
.... 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down...
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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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview ...
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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview ...
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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. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap...
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. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap...
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...modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 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 ...system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power ...
...modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 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 ...system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power ...
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...port is for better thermal environment. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. DO NOT place jumper ...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 ...
...port is for better thermal environment. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. DO NOT place jumper ...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 ...
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... 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 the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install...
... 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 the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install...
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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 using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug 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 using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and...
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... system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 5. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard... disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 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 system power LED.
... system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 5. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard... disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 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 system power LED.
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...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 the audio device of the motherboard high...; The front panel audio I/O module 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound...
...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 the audio device of the motherboard high...; The front panel audio I/O module 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound...
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... 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ 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...
... 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ 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...
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... enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
... enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
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... then press to recover BIOS setting. 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 system... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! CAP (for F1A55-M LX R2.0) or F1A55MP2.CAP (for the BIOS file...
... then press to recover BIOS setting. 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 system... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! CAP (for F1A55-M LX R2.0) or F1A55MP2.CAP (for the BIOS file...