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... R2.0 PCIEX16 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, ...
... R2.0 PCIEX16 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, ...
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..., and productivity, all with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 series accelerated processors with improved multitasking. * Hybrid DIGI+ VRM functions are also available in one small, energy... options to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all -round platform for flexible system tuning. Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ...
..., and productivity, all with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 series accelerated processors with improved multitasking. * Hybrid DIGI+ VRM functions are also available in one small, energy... options to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all -round platform for flexible system tuning. Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ...
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... requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU...
... requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... for the FM1 socket. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and...
... for the FM1 socket. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and...
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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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...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.35V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V - • • • • • • • • • • ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-15 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-GBECO...
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.35V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V - • • • • • • • • • • ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-15 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-GBECO...
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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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... hangs due to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and... reboot 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 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.7 Jumpers 1.
... hangs due to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and... reboot 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 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.7 Jumpers 1.
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... Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21 1.8 1.8.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link...
... Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21 1.8 1.8.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link...
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.... Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement ... A on +12 V and that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 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 +5 Volts Power OK ...
.... Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement ... A on +12 V and that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 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 +5 Volts Power OK ...
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Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 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 the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot ... for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 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. 5. ...
Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 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 the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot ... for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 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. 5. ...
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 7. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 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 480Mbps connection speed...
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 7. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 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 480Mbps connection speed...
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...Press to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to download then click Next. Updating from file, then click Next. b. c.... Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you wish to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ...
...Press to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to download then click Next. Updating from file, then click Next. b. c.... Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you wish to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ...
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... appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot your ...DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Prepare the ...
... appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot your ...DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Prepare the ...
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... the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series
... the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series
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...shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker...changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The...
...shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker...changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The...
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...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows...
...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows...
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Scroll down to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.
Scroll down to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.