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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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F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD®...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 front panel to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * ...
F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD®...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 front panel to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * ...
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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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.... EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in...
.... EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in...
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... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. C.P.R. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the...
... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. C.P.R. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the...
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... from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic...
... from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 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 chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 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 chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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... (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...
... (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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... socket designed for the FM1 socket. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. 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. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR...
... socket designed for the FM1 socket. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. 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. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR...
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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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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. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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... 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 ... the market. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. 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. CT12864BA1067....
... 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 ... the market. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. 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. CT12864BA1067....
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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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... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
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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 capability (+5VSB) whether ...a power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep...
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 capability (+5VSB) whether ...a power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep...
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... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. 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. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port allows Gigabit...
... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. 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. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port allows Gigabit...
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...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 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. This ...devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. COM port. 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. •...
...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 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. This ...devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. COM port. 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. •...