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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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... 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...- 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 are available in the front panel to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz Supports Microsoft® ...
... 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...- 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 are available in the front panel to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz Supports Microsoft® ...
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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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...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 high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a diverse range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and ...it creates an all with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-defined profiles. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- AMD® A55 (Hudson D2) ...
...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 high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a diverse range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and ...it creates an all with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-defined profiles. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A- & E2- AMD® A55 (Hudson D2) ...
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...-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis...
...-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis...
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... 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 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
... 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 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard 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. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard 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. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of 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 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 ...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 ...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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... (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. 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
... (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. 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
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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. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-9
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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. 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.
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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* ... be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs 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 install memory...
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* ... be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs 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 install memory...
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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 KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - G.SKILL F3...
...; • 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 KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - G.SKILL F3...
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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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... battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19
... battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19
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... feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. 2. 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 computer from S3...
... feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. 2. 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 computer from S3...
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... Front Speaker Out Bass/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. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21 LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker...
... Front Speaker Out Bass/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. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21 LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker...
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... 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. 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 connector..., ensuring that the black 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
... 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. 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 connector..., ensuring that the black 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