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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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...southbridge: - 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 install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are available in the market. ** ... 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum 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 ...
...southbridge: - 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 install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are available in the market. ** ... 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum 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 ...
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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 capacitors...
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 capacitors...
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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 with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and...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 Boosted by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon...
...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 with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and...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 Boosted by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon...
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... restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 This is European Union´s Energy-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. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
... restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 This is European Union´s Energy-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. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
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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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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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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 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ...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 SPEAKER 2 13 12 11 10 98 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...
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 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ...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 SPEAKER 2 13 12 11 10 98 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...
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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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-20 1-20 1-22 1-23 1-7 1-11 1-24 1-25 1-23 1-4 1-27 1-19 1-26 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This ...
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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-20 1-20 1-22 1-23 1-7 1-11 1-24 1-25 1-23 1-4 1-27 1-19 1-26 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This ...
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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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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. 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 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. 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 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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... 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 modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
... 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 modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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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 - - - Size SS...
...; • 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 - - - Size SS...
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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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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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON ... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...
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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON ... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...
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... audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 1.8 1.8.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21 Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support...
... audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 1.8 1.8.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21 Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support...
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...GND +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 the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or may... of 300W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to install additional devices. 2. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0...
...GND +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 the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or may... of 300W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to install additional devices. 2. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0...
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... (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- 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 system reboot...mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ...
... (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- 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 system reboot...mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ...
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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 a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module ...2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 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 a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module ...2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. ...