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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink ...
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F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® A- & E2- Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics ... FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non- series accelerated processors with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32...
F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® A- & E2- Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics ... FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non- series accelerated processors with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32...
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...increment - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM: 95-step Memory voltage control, adjustable... DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH southbridge:...
...increment - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.01V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM: 95-step Memory voltage control, adjustable... DRAM voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH southbridge:...
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F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio ... 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio ... 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ ... 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. It features Dual-channel DDR3 ...
... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ ... 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. It features Dual-channel DDR3 ...
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... USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary with quick scrolling. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product ...Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Ai Charger Ai Charger is for experienced performance ...
... USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary with quick scrolling. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product ...Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Ai Charger Ai Charger is for experienced performance ...
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.... The built-in line with no need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly... settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
.... The built-in line with no need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly... settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
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... in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. 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
... in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. 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
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F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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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...-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...
...-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...
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1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To ... a 90°-100° angle; Carefully insert the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Position the APU above the socket such that...
1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To ... a 90°-100° angle; Carefully insert the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Position the APU above the socket such that...
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..., push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on...
..., push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on...
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... with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket 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. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket 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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... a DDR2 DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to the retention module base. 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU...
... a DDR2 DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to the retention module base. 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU...
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... Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. Voltage 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Install a maximum of... the lower-sized channel 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) Size SS/DS 4GB ( 2x...
... Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. Voltage 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Install a maximum of... the lower-sized channel 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) Size SS/DS 4GB ( 2x...
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... for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-15 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G(low proflile) 1GB ...
... for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-15 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G(low proflile) 1GB ...
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... cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17 Secure the card to the card. 3. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely...
... cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17 Secure the card to the card. 3. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely...
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... passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...
... passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...
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ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 otherwise, the system would not power up feature. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • ... and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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, system running...
ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 otherwise, the system would not power up feature. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • ... and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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, system running...