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... SB_PWR ALC 887-CG SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 LPT USB910 USB78 USB56 AMD® A55FCH SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb SATA3G_2 BIOS SATA3G_1 F_PANEL SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 ASUS F2A55-M LE motherboard User Guide 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 your...
... SB_PWR ALC 887-CG SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 LPT USB910 USB78 USB56 AMD® A55FCH SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb SATA3G_2 BIOS SATA3G_1 F_PANEL SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 ASUS F2A55-M LE motherboard User Guide 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 your...
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... rate up to 5GT/s. The effect is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 graphics. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-1 CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. The APU voltage and VRM Frequency are adjusted ...Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Digital power Design DIGI+ POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU, called DIGI+VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power ...
... rate up to 5GT/s. The effect is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 graphics. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-1 CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. The APU voltage and VRM Frequency are adjusted ...Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Digital power Design DIGI+ POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU, called DIGI+VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power ...
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... that contains the BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. eliminates the need to personalize your favorite photos... into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to reduce carbon...
... that contains the BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. eliminates the need to personalize your favorite photos... into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to reduce carbon...
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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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A55-M LE ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A55-M LE ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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... SPEAKER) 8. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 12. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F2A55-M LE F2A55-M LE CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-23 1-24 1-7 1-11 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-20 1-4 1-28 1-28 1-27 1-27 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard...
... SPEAKER) 8. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 12. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F2A55-M LE F2A55-M LE CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-23 1-24 1-7 1-11 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-20 1-4 1-28 1-28 1-27 1-27 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard...
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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 F2A55-M LE 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 F2A55-M LE 1-9
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F2A55-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LE 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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 F2A55-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LE 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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2X2GB) DS - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - F2A55-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (...XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V · · KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V · · ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-13 SEC 128 HCH9 - 9-11-9-28 1.65V - 10-11-10-30 1.8V K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs • •...
...KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2X2GB) DS - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - F2A55-M LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (...XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V · · KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V · · ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-13 SEC 128 HCH9 - 9-11-9-28 1.65V - 10-11-10-30 1.8V K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs • •...
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1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-17
1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-17
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... XHCI controller1 - - 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-19 SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA...
... XHCI controller1 - - 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-19 SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA...
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... port (lime). Microphone port (pink). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-21 This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. Optical S/PDIF Out port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to the audio configuration table on...
... port (lime). Microphone port (pink). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-21 This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. Optical S/PDIF Out port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to the audio configuration table on...
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PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LE CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. Power, ... rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-23 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of ...
PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LE CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. Power, ... rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-23 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of ...
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... later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-25 In IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc... drives. SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND F2A55-M LE SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND...
... later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-25 In IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc... drives. SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND F2A55-M LE SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND...
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...PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-27 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. F2A55-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately...
...PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-27 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. F2A55-M LE SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately...
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Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-29 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 10. COM PIN 1 F2A55-M LE F2A55-M LE Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately.
Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS F2A55-M LE 1-29 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 10. COM PIN 1 F2A55-M LE F2A55-M LE Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately.
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...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Before you to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up... avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating from file, then click Next. Always update the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LE Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. c. Press the Up...
...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Before you to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up... avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating from file, then click Next. Always update the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LE Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. c. Press the Up...
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... BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the... boot device ESC to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LE
... BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the... boot device ESC to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LE
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.... Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55-M LE If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to...
.... Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55-M LE If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55-M LE Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55-M LE Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit...
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... items show the default Not Installed. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F2A55-M LE
... items show the default Not Installed. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F2A55-M LE