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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM 1-1 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout ... 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM 1-1 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout ... 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
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...jack 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the LIano APU Supports D-Sub with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-... 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® A- & E2- ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / ...
...jack 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the LIano APU Supports D-Sub with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-... 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® A- & E2- ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / ...
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F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 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 R2.0 Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 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...
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... PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AAFP PCI1 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact ...
... PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AAFP PCI1 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb 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 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact ...
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...16 (at x4 speed) graphics. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for high performance ASUS products, Hybrid DIGI+ VRM on technology developed for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced...power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Based on ASUS motherboards with improved multitasking. * Hybrid DIGI+ VRM functions are also ...
...16 (at x4 speed) graphics. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for high performance ASUS products, Hybrid DIGI+ VRM on technology developed for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced...power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Based on ASUS motherboards with improved multitasking. * Hybrid DIGI+ VRM functions are also ...
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... energy consumptions. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature automatically... settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3
... energy consumptions. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature automatically... settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 and F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only. 1 2 34 53 6 18.5cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 7 PCIEX16 AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SATA3G_2 ALC 887 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 ...
1.3.3 Motherboard layout F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 and F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only. 1 2 34 53 6 18.5cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 7 PCIEX16 AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SATA3G_2 ALC 887 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 ...
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... 1-22 1-23 1-7 1-11 1-24 1-25 1-23 1-4 1-27 1-19 1-26 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7
... 1-22 1-23 1-7 1-11 1-24 1-25 1-23 1-4 1-27 1-19 1-26 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7
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To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-9 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-9 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 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.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 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.
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For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Part No. For effective... support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if...
For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Part No. For effective... support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if...
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...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.35V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V - • • • • • • • • • • ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2...
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.35V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V - • • • • • • • • • • ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2...
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1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-17
1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-17
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...to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall ...setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Plug the ...
...to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall ...setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Plug the ...
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... Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.8 1.8.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21
... Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.8 1.8.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21
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... power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. Find the proper...EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V ...
... power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. Find the proper...EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V ...
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Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector ... 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- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This...
Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector ... 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- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This...
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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 the system chassis. 7. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
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 the system chassis. 7. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these...