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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 ... 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
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 ... 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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... features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
... features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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��5�5�-M���L�...
... 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��5�5�-M���L�...
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... extends the component's lifespan. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled...
... extends the component's lifespan. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled...
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...™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3 AI Suite II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and...
...™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-3 AI Suite II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and...
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...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 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.
...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 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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... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise...
... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise...
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...12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A55-M LK PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU ...Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing...
...12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A55-M LK PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU ...Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing...
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... 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 USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM ...capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 2.
... 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 USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM ...capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 2.
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...BIOS to [RAID]. 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 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...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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 ...
...BIOS to [RAID]. 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 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...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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 ...
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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 connector • ... SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is ...
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 connector • ... SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is ...
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...; Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to maximize the features of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the...to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / 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 maximize the features of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the...to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-29 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows®...
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...: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II...
...: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II...
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... the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. Before you wish to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB...
... the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. Before you wish to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB...
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... 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 BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
... 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 BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
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...: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot...
...: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot...
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...BIOS Updater. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55-M LK...connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
...BIOS Updater. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55-M LK...connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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... program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series We recommend to the default value. If you do not press... , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the ...
... program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series We recommend to the default value. If you do not press... , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the ...
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... only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu 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...(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/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU...
... only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu 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...(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/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU...