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...it another standout in one small, energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. The package contents vary from models. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-1 series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD... 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. The layout illustrations in your package ...
...it another standout in one small, energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. The package contents vary from models. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-1 series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD... 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. The layout illustrations in your package ...
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...package. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient ...efficiency requirements in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB...
...package. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient ...efficiency requirements in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB...
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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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 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. 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Ensure that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Press... Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Position the APU above the socket such that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2-...
...until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Ensure that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Press... Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Position the APU above the socket such that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2-...
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... with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-9 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is...
... with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-9 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is...
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...use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. F1A55-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. Under the default state, ...(SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP... Voltage 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-11
...use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. F1A55-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. Under the default state, ...(SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP... Voltage 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-11
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.../4G 4GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB SS/DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-15 Micron Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 9HF22D9KPT J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108BFSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F H5TQ2G83AFR 9GF22D9KPT ...channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No.
.../4G 4GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB SS/DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-15 Micron Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 9HF22D9KPT J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108BFSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F H5TQ2G83AFR 9GF22D9KPT ...channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... cause you intend to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17 Secure the card to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated...
... cause you intend to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17 Secure the card to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated...
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...in sleep mode. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 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 . •...
...in sleep mode. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 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 . •...
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... the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices...flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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...
... the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices...flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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...
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...In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI]. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-23 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5...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...
...In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI]. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-23 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5...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...
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ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-25 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is 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 ... 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 ...
ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-25 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is 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 ... 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 ...
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...the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-27 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN ...DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to ...
...the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-27 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN ...DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to ...
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...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 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ...updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. Always update the utility to update ...
...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 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ...updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. Always update the utility to update ...
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... flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ... (http://www.freedos.org)! When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Welcome to boot using defaults...
... flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ... (http://www.freedos.org)! When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Welcome to boot using defaults...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLP.ROM 4194304 2011-06-23 17:30:48... screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update.
... to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLP.ROM 4194304 2011-06-23 17:30:48... screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update.
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... program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LX PLUS BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 08/03/...Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program...
... program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LX PLUS BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 08/03/...Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program...
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Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window ...
Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window ...
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... press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series After you might be able to create/confirm the password. Otherwise, you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen...
... press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series After you might be able to create/confirm the password. Otherwise, you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen...
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... [XXX] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series profile, which applies different settings to become unstable! Profile [DDR3-1600MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] This item appears only when you to [D.O.C.P.]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... [XXX] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series profile, which applies different settings to become unstable! Profile [DDR3-1600MHz 9-9-9-24 1.65V] This item appears only when you to [D.O.C.P.]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...