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... ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code ...problems in writing by sending a request to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this email address). No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location...
... ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code ...problems in writing by sending a request to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this email address). No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location...
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...1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.5.1 Overview 1-11 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots 1-18 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-18 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-18 1.6.3 PCI slot 1-18 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-18 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-18 1.7 Jumpers...1-20 1.8 Connectors 1-22 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-22 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-29 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS...
...1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.5.1 Overview 1-11 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots 1-18 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-18 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-18 1.6.3 PCI slot 1-18 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-18 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-18 1.7 Jumpers...1-20 1.8 Connectors 1-22 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-22 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-29 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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... Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS 3+2 Phase Power Design Network iControl ASUS EPU ASUS AI Suite II ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS TurboV ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high quality conductive polymer (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports (3-jack...
... Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS 3+2 Phase Power Design Network iControl ASUS EPU ASUS AI Suite II ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS TurboV ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high quality conductive polymer (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports (3-jack...
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... inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in one small, energy-efficient design to 5GT/s interface speed and 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports. AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processor with an ACPI...
... inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in one small, energy-efficient design to 5GT/s interface speed and 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports. AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processor with an ACPI...
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... innovation to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. AI Suite II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to -use helpful utilities. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert...
... innovation to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. AI Suite II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to -use helpful utilities. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert...
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...1-21 1-21 1-24 1-7 1-23 1-11 1-25 1-4 1-26 1-26 1-20 1-28 1-25 1-27 1-27 1-28 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7
...1-21 1-21 1-24 1-7 1-23 1-11 1-25 1-4 1-26 1-26 1-20 1-28 1-25 1-27 1-27 1-28 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an FM2 socket designed for the FM2 socket. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7
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... dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. F2A55-M LK Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. SEC 128 HCH9 K4B2G0846D Timing 9-11-9-28 10-11-10-30 9-11-11-28 Voltage 1.65V 1.8V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional...
... dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. F2A55-M LK Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. SEC 128 HCH9 K4B2G0846D Timing 9-11-9-28 10-11-10-30 9-11-11-28 Voltage 1.65V 1.8V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional...
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.... 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
.... 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
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... the keyboard. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake...
... the keyboard. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake...
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... Internal connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LK PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...
... Internal connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LK PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...
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... parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. 3. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are using Windows®...
... parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. 3. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are using Windows®...
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... Support DVD are required to support Windows® 8. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 If Autorun is enabled...
... Support DVD are required to support Windows® 8. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 If Autorun is enabled...
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... 2: BIOS information 2-1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click Update button...
... 2: BIOS information 2-1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click Update button...
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... utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS...
... utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS...
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... select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are...
... select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are...
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...Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to change the settings for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IOMMU [Disabled] Set this menu show IOMMU Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor...
...Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to change the settings for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IOMMU [Disabled] Set this menu show IOMMU Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor...
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... hard disk errors occur, this option when using legacy operating systems. [UEFI DRIVER] Select this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Set to [RAID]. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID...
... hard disk errors occur, this option when using legacy operating systems. [UEFI DRIVER] Select this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Set to [RAID]. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID...
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...no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. 2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. If no USB device is disabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled...
...no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. 2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] Selects the primary display device. If no USB device is disabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled...
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... supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP-1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP-1.7 Mode] 2-20 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the Printer port mode. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port...
... supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP-1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP-1.7 Mode] 2-20 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the Printer port mode. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port...
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... boot from the Network Stack Driver. 2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec] Allows you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS Setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices when the system is restarted. [Full Initial] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initial] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports...
... boot from the Network Stack Driver. 2.7.4 Post Delay Time [3 sec] Allows you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS Setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices when the system is restarted. [Full Initial] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initial] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports...