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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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...(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...
...(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...
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It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 ...series accelerated processor with 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.
It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. C.) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 ...series accelerated processor with 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.
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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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK 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.
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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK 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.
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... 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. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 AMD FM2 socket 5. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard...
... 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. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 AMD FM2 socket 5. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard...
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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 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 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 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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... a power supply that can wake up feature. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in...
... a power supply that can wake up feature. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in...
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...for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 This 15-pin port is for any DVI-D compatible device. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These two...4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! 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 the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The ...
...for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 This 15-pin port is for any DVI-D compatible device. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These two...4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! 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 the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The ...
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... 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 • We recommend that you are uncertain ...8209;compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
... 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 • We recommend that you are uncertain ...8209;compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •...
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... 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 The Serial ATA RAID feature is the parallel port interface on... 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 set the type of the SATA connectors in...
... 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 The Serial ATA RAID feature is the parallel port interface on... 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 set the type of the SATA connectors in...
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... separately. 8. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-27 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 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... audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. F2A55-M LK PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/...
... separately. 8. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-27 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 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... audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. F2A55-M LK PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/...
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The utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F2A55MLK.CAP (for F2A55-M LK) or F2A55MKP.CAP (for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can ...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from ...
The utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F2A55MLK.CAP (for F2A55-M LK) or F2A55MKP.CAP (for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can ...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from ...
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...(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 selected mode on the right hand...hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 ...
...(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 selected mode on the right hand...hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 ...
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...510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may cause undesired operation. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/...and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F2A55-M LK, F2A55-M LK PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential...
...510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may cause undesired operation. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/...and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F2A55-M LK, F2A55-M LK PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential...