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...we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you wish to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...as stated in writing by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of reproduction and shipment, which you . ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ...
...we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you wish to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...as stated in writing by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of reproduction and shipment, which you . ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ...
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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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... 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. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD...® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the AMD®...
... 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. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD...® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to www.asus.com for the AMD®...
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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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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS 18.5cm(7.3in) ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 ... 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, ...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS 18.5cm(7.3in) ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 ... 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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... inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS ...
... inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS ...
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The speaker allows you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a ...and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and ...12V DC +5 Volts GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices or when you ...
The speaker allows you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a ...and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and ...12V DC +5 Volts GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices or when you ...
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...specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. 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...
...specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. 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...
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... program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. To change the value of options. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button...
... program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. To change the value of options. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button...
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...the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU's demands...[Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! The CPU working voltage will decrease ...
...the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU's demands...[Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! The CPU working voltage will decrease ...
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...Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications..., No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Model name : F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 conform with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules.
...Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications..., No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Model name : F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 conform with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules.
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... declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. 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, Fremont, CA 94539. No. 150, LI...must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential ...
... declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. 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, Fremont, CA 94539. No. 150, LI...must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential ...