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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 output...
... 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 output...
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....6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO AR 8161 ALC 887 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS 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 •...
....6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO AR 8161 ALC 887 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS 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 •...
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... detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate 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 -round platform for a diverse...
... detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate 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 -round platform for a diverse...
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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 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Standby ...
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 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Standby ...
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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 image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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 image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 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 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 AAFP BIOS...
... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 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 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 AAFP BIOS...
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...-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12...
...-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12...
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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. 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.
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. 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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... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ...not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...
... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, ...not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...
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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...in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to enable or...
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...in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to enable or...
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... damage the motherboard components. 6. COM 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 supports..., 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
... damage the motherboard components. 6. COM 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 supports..., 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
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...+12V DC +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 intend to hear system beeps and warnings. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. ...inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 2. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors ...
...+12V DC +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 intend to hear system beeps and warnings. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. ...inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 2. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors ...
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... default. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA...
... default. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA...
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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 HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or ... reset button for the system power LED. 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED-
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 HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or ... reset button for the system power LED. 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED-
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... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. See section...
... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. See section...
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... 480Mbps connection speed. 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 the USB connectors. 7. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These...
... 480Mbps connection speed. 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 the USB connectors. 7. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These...
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... and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). •...utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 CAP (for F1A55-M LX3 R2.0) or F1A5LX3P.CAP (for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to...
... and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). •...utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 CAP (for F1A55-M LX3 R2.0) or F1A5LX3P.CAP (for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to...
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.... Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD:F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 VER: 0401 DATE: 05/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A5MLX3.CAP 8390656 2012-05-02 17:30:48 Note...
.... Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD:F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 VER: 0401 DATE: 05/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A5MLX3.CAP 8390656 2012-05-02 17:30:48 Note...
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... saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 BIOS Version : 0401 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/02/2012 Speed : 2400 MHz...
... saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 BIOS Version : 0401 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/02/2012 Speed : 2400 MHz...