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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A55-M LK2 Series specifications summary ix Package contents...xi 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 1-11...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii F2A55-M LK2 Series specifications summary ix Package contents...xi 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 1-11...
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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are connected.... it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are connected.... it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To...
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... features of the standard package. vii 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 flyers, that may...
... features of the standard package. vii 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 flyers, that may...
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... SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 AAFP AMD® A55 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of the above items is damaged or...
... SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 AAFP AMD® A55 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of the above items is damaged or...
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...FCH is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O... operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK2 PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-1 This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing...
...FCH is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O... operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK2 PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-1 This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing...
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...supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It offers you with difficult POST situations. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by using the AMD® A55 chipset employ precise digital voltage regulation ...for the APU, called DIGI+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and...
...supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It offers you with difficult POST situations. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by using the AMD® A55 chipset employ precise digital voltage regulation ...for the APU, called DIGI+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM DIGI+POWER CONTROL: Digital Power Design for the APU* ASUS motherboards using user-defined profiles. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and...
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... utility that contains the BIOS file. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. This...
... utility that contains the BIOS file. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. This...
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... shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F2A55-M LK2 PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so...
... shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F2A55-M LK2 PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so...
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F2A55-M LK2 PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
F2A55-M LK2 PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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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... CHA_FAN F2A55-M LK2 PLUS RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3G_1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 6 ALC887 Super I/O PCI1 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 7 AAFP F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 1 10 98 7 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The package contents vary from models. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models...
... CHA_FAN F2A55-M LK2 PLUS RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3G_1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 6 ALC887 Super I/O PCI1 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 7 AAFP F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 1 10 98 7 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The package contents vary from models. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models...
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... 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. AMD FM2 socket 4. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. F2A55-M LK2 PLUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-7 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13.... 1-7 1-23 1-11 1-25 1-20 1-26 1-26 1-28 1-28 1-27 1-27 1-4 1-23 1-21 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an...
... 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. AMD FM2 socket 4. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. F2A55-M LK2 PLUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-7 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13.... 1-7 1-23 1-11 1-25 1-20 1-26 1-26 1-28 1-28 1-27 1-27 1-4 1-23 1-21 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK2 PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 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 LK2 PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK2 PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 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.
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...standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported 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®... CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - F2A55-M LK2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - Chip NO. Any excess...
...standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported 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®... CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - F2A55-M LK2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - Chip NO. Any excess...
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...drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and ... if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers ...
...drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and ... if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers ...
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shared - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - Realtek LAN controller - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3/4 - - SATA controller - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 -
shared - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - Realtek LAN controller - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3/4 - - SATA controller - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 -
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... the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Fan ...connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...
... the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Fan ...connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...
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...Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to ...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LK2 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC...
...Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to ...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LK2 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC...
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ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-27 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the .... 8. COM1 CTS DSR DTR RXD RI PIN 1 RTS GND TXD DCD F2A55-M LK2 PLUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 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!
ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-27 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the .... 8. COM1 CTS DSR DTR RXD RI PIN 1 RTS GND TXD DCD F2A55-M LK2 PLUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 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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...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 can install to display their respective menus. The contents of...the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® ...
...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 can install to display their respective menus. The contents of...the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / Windows® ...