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...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Detailed descriptions of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks...Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a task.
...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Detailed descriptions of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks...Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a task.
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... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - ASUS EPU - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency...
... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - ASUS EPU - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency...
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... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • F1A55-M LX Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS and F1A55-M LX two models. series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • F1A55-M LX Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS and F1A55-M LX two models. series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon...
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...Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Ai Charger Ai Charger is designed to support up to get high quality images. AMD...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS...
...Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Ai Charger Ai Charger is designed to support up to get high quality images. AMD...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS...
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... power cord. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. F1A55-M LX PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode.
... power cord. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. F1A55-M LX PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode.
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5
Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5
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...-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 AUDIO 14 RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 7 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78...
...-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 AUDIO 14 RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 7 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78...
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... in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the... into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! series accelerated processors with a small triangle. 4. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in only one correct orientation. Locate the ...
... in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the... into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! series accelerated processors with a small triangle. 4. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in only one correct orientation. Locate the ...
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... also refer to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the APU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. The lever...
... also refer to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the APU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. The lever...
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..., otherwise you fail to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT forget to the retention module base. The figure illustrates the location...
..., otherwise you fail to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT forget to the retention module base. The figure illustrates the location...
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... x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot...
... x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot...
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... (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed,...23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. When you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series ...
... (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed,...23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. When you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series ...
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...; If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-21 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire ... Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 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. These two 4-pin Universal Serial ...
...; If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-21 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire ... Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 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. These two 4-pin Universal Serial ...
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...+5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts F1A55-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or..., ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The speaker allows you intend to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS Speaker connector 3. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the...
...+5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts F1A55-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or..., ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The speaker allows you intend to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS Speaker connector 3. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the...
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... later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-23 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD ... 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 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for...
... later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-23 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD ... 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 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for...
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... This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS 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 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without...
... This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS 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 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without...
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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 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front...for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 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. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-25 The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front ...
...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front...for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 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. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-25 The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front ...
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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 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 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that...
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 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 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that...
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... to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0202 Folder Info 08/03/11 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08/03/2011... F1A55MLP.ROM 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 Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ...
... to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0202 Folder Info 08/03/11 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08/03/2011... F1A55MLP.ROM 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 Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ...