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... BIOS Support DVD Form factor EPU AI Suite II Anti-Surge ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Network iControl ASUS MyLogo 2 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub output...
... BIOS Support DVD Form factor EPU AI Suite II Anti-Surge ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Network iControl ASUS MyLogo 2 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub output...
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....6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO AR 8161 ALC 887 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AAFP PCI1 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 32Mb BIOS AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD •...
....6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO AR 8161 ALC 887 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AAFP PCI1 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 32Mb BIOS AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD •...
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... (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-defined profiles. Based on technology developed for high performance ASUS products, Hybrid DIGI+ VRM on ASUS motherboards...range of adjustable power options to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 Get total system-wide energy optimization by world-renowned ASUS quality, it creates an all-round platform for a diverse range of applications, including...
... (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-defined profiles. Based on technology developed for high performance ASUS products, Hybrid DIGI+ VRM on ASUS motherboards...range of adjustable power options to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 Get total system-wide energy optimization by world-renowned ASUS quality, it creates an all-round platform for a diverse range of applications, including...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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... orientation. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR...
... orientation. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR...
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ... the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when...
...Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ... the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when...
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6. COM port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU ..., ensuring that 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. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-...
6. COM port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU ..., ensuring that 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. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-...
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...is for details. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ATX12V EATXPWR F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 +5V Standby +5 Volts ...F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2...
...is for details. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ATX12V EATXPWR F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 +5V Standby +5 Volts ...F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2...
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... the system power LED. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 System panel connector •...
... the system power LED. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 System panel connector •...
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USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to ... chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to ... chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
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... 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A5LX3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the ...the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the ...
... 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A5LX3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the ...the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the ...
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... Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Representative Person...Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2012 Signature A-5 F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, ...
... Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Representative Person...Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2012 Signature A-5 F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, ...