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... / 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...
... / 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...
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...(64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA USB34 LAN_USB12 COM CHA_FAN AUDIO RTL 8111F Super I/O F2A55-M LK PLUS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 AMD® A55 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910 USB78... USBPW5-10 USB56 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD F�2�A�...
...(64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA USB34 LAN_USB12 COM CHA_FAN AUDIO RTL 8111F Super I/O F2A55-M LK PLUS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 AMD® A55 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910 USB78... USBPW5-10 USB56 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD F�2�A�...
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... an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. C.) /... LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit)...
... an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. C.) /... LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit)...
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... that you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F2A55-M LK PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the...
... that you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F2A55-M LK PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that 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 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 rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to 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 rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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The package contents vary from models. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M LK Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK PLUS and F2A55-M LK models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for F2A55-M LK PLUS only. 12 3 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI KBPWR USBPW1-4...pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA 3 USB34 16 COM LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO 5 RTL 8111F Super I/O F2A55-M LK PLUS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910...
The package contents vary from models. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M LK Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK PLUS and F2A55-M LK models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for F2A55-M LK PLUS only. 12 3 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI KBPWR USBPW1-4...pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA 3 USB34 16 COM LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO 5 RTL 8111F Super I/O F2A55-M LK PLUS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910...
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... CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. USB device wake...
... CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. USB device wake...
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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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F2A55-M LK PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-11 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. 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 LK PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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F2A55-M LK PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A55-M LK PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process ...
F2A55-M LK PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A55-M LK PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process ...
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...refresh, power supply in sleep mode. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 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 ...power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU ...
...refresh, power supply in sleep mode. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 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 ...power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU ...
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... 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 the fan connectors. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D port. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This..., ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
... 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 the fan connectors. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. DVI-D port. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This..., ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
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...24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS +3 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts ...GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts...-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS +3 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts ...GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts...-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version...AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT connector ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-25 See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. 4. If you ...
... RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version...AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT connector ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-25 See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. 4. If you ...
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Ground Reset F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 +HDLED RESET F2A55-M LK PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector ... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 5. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system...
Ground Reset F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 +HDLED RESET F2A55-M LK PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector ... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 5. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system...
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... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LK PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LK PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LK PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LK PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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.... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 10. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V... USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed.
.... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 10. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V... USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed.
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The utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the ... the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted...
The utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the ... the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted...
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... and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55-M LK PLUS VER: 0301 DATE: 07/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A55MKP.CAP 8390656 2012-07-13 17:30:48 Note...
... and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55-M LK PLUS VER: 0301 DATE: 07/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A55MKP.CAP 8390656 2012-07-13 17:30:48 Note...
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... Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F2A55-M LK PLUS BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode...F3) Advanced Mode(F7) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU...
... Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] F2A55-M LK PLUS BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode...F3) Advanced Mode(F7) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU...