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... Computer Inc. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
... Computer Inc. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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... 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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
... 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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
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... to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. It is enhanced with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Gigabit 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 It features Dualchannel DDR3 memory support and...
... to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. It is enhanced with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Gigabit 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 It features Dualchannel DDR3 memory support and...
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... floppy disk or an OS-based utility. It allows you to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 a quiet and cool computing environment. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply...
... floppy disk or an OS-based utility. It allows you to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 a quiet and cool computing environment. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply...
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...Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Page 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 an FM2 socket designed...
...Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Page 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 an FM2 socket designed...
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... frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. F2A55-M LK Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of the same version or...
... frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. F2A55-M LK Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of the same version or...
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... with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the screw you may cause you intend to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for...
... with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the screw you may cause you intend to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for...
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... power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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 the BIOS. 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 the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. Set to +5VSB to wake...
... power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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 the BIOS. 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 the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. Set to +5VSB to wake...
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...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 CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). DVI-D port. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring...
...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 CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). DVI-D port. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring...
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... AHCI mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK...
... AHCI mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK...
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... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 The following screen is enabled...
... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 The following screen is enabled...
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... motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before 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. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD in the optical drive...
... motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before 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. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD in the optical drive...
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... menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series b. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to download then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you wish to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode...
... menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series b. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to download then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you wish to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode...
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... to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
... to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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...the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Welcome to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert...
...the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Welcome to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert...
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... Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to [Auto] for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to change the settings for automatic configuration. EFI BIOS Utility...
... Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to [Auto] for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to change the settings for automatic configuration. EFI BIOS Utility...
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...Disables this function. [Legacy ROM] Select this option when using UEFI operating systems. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. When read/write of commands. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to access devices on SATA port 5 and port 6 before entering OS. SATA Port 5 - Set to [IDE] instead of SATA devices. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Port 6 [AHCI...
...Disables this function. [Legacy ROM] Select this option when using UEFI operating systems. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. When read/write of commands. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to access devices on SATA port 5 and port 6 before entering OS. SATA Port 5 - Set to [IDE] instead of SATA devices. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Port 6 [AHCI...
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... you set the HD Audio Device item to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for add-on VGA devices.
... you set the HD Audio Device item to detect the presence of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for add-on VGA devices.
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...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 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [IO=378h; Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto...
...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 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [IO=378h; Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto...
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...] 2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled] Enable or disable boot with keyboard and mouse connections will not be accessible via PS/2 devices when the system is set Fast Boot to set the POST Report wait time. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] [Auto] For a faster BIOS POST time, PS/2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows...
...] 2.7.3 Fast Boot [Enabled] Enable or disable boot with keyboard and mouse connections will not be accessible via PS/2 devices when the system is set Fast Boot to set the POST Report wait time. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] [Auto] For a faster BIOS POST time, PS/2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows...