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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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... ** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots...174; 11 support AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support* * The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) viii F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® A- & E2- We recommend a maximum of 3GB ...
... ** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots...174; 11 support AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support* * The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) viii F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® A- & E2- We recommend a maximum of 3GB ...
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ix 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...
ix 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...
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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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...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 high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a diverse range of user needs. Boosted by automatically detecting.... This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in FM1 socket compatible CPUs. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 Based on technology developed for flexible system tuning. The unique design offers a broad range of adjustable power options...
...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 high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a diverse range of user needs. Boosted by automatically detecting.... This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in FM1 socket compatible CPUs. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 Based on technology developed for flexible system tuning. The unique design offers a broad range of adjustable power options...
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... Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions.
... Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions.
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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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 package contents vary from 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...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 ...
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 package contents vary from 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...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 ...
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... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 5. AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. 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. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed...
... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 5. AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. 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. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed...
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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. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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.
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Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 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. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* ... not 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 you are available...
Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 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. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* ... not 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 you are available...
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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 Timing A-Data AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 A-Data AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 A-Data AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB...
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.35V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V - • • • • • • • • • • ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-15 Timing A-Data AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 A-Data AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 A-Data AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB...
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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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... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...
... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...
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.../Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 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. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity...
.../Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 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. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity...
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...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are designed to use a PSU with higher power... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. 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 system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to ...
...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are designed to use a PSU with higher power... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. 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 system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to ...
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...system reboot without turning off the system power. 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 system power LED. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The... drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
...system reboot without turning off the system power. 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 system power LED. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The... drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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...-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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...
...-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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...