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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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...; A55 FCH southbridge: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the APU types. ** Refer 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 available in the market... an 8-channel audio output. ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® A- & E2-
...; A55 FCH southbridge: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the APU types. ** Refer 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 available in the market... an 8-channel audio output. ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with max. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® A- & E2-
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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...
... 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...
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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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... up 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 with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2... (Hudson D2) FCH Chipset AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to better serve a wider range of user needs. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- The unique design offers a broad range of applications, ...
... up 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 with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2... (Hudson D2) FCH Chipset AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to better serve a wider range of user needs. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- The unique design offers a broad range of applications, ...
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... of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ...
... of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ...
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... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 correct orientation. 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!
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 correct orientation. 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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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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.... Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 13. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-20 1-20...
.... Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 13. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-20 1-20...
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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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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. 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.
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... maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial...
... maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial...
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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 KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2...
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.35V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V - • • • • • • • • • • ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-15 KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2...
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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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...the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down ... 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.7 Jumpers 1.
...the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down ... 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.7 Jumpers 1.
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2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, ... a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply...
2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, ... a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply...
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... connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Mouse port (green). 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.
... connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Mouse port (green). 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.
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... 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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This port is for.../2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 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 ...
... 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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This port is for.../2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 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 ...