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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A55-M LK Series specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A55-M LK Series specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-9 1.5 System memory...
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... package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is...
... package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is...
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... information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. How this guide...
... information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. How this guide...
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...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��5�5�-M�...65533; models. Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
...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��5�5�-M�...65533; models. Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is designed to support up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. 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... 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...
...ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is designed to support up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. 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... 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...
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...Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to multimedia or office work ... is that makes it creates an ideal computing platform for a diverse range of real-time overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS. 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles.
...Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to multimedia or office work ... is that makes it creates an ideal computing platform for a diverse range of real-time overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS. 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles.
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...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC ... the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages,...
...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC ... the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages,...
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... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug ... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up to the...
... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug ... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up to the...
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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 rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-5
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 rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-5
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... USB78 USBPW5-10 USB56 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL 2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
... USB78 USBPW5-10 USB56 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL 2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
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...fits in only one correct orientation. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) 3. USB ...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 for the FM2 socket. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED...
...fits in only one correct orientation. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) 3. USB ...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 for the FM2 socket. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED...
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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. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® ...32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. F2A55-M LK Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand ...
...the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® ...32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. F2A55-M LK Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand ...
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... 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 slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...cards. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change...
... 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 slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...cards. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change...
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PCIEx1_2 - OnChip IGP - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Realtek LAN controller - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB2.0 controller - - ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-19 PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - -
PCIEx1_2 - OnChip IGP - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Realtek LAN controller - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB2.0 controller - - ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-19 PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - -
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...1. 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. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. This ...port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This 15-pin port is for any...
...1. 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. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. This ...port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This 15-pin port is for any...
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... F2A55-M LK PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard high...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 See section 2.5.5 ...
... F2A55-M LK PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard high...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 See section 2.5.5 ...
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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 for USB 2.0 ports. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter ...+ 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. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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 for USB 2.0 ports. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter ...+ 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. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... OS documentation for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the...of the 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 install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / ...
... OS documentation for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the...of the 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 install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / ...