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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii A55-C 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 Exclusive Features 1-1 1.2 Before you proceed 1-3 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-6 1.4.1 APU installation 1-7 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-8 1.5 System memory 1-10 1.5.1 Overview 1-10 1.5.2 Memory...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii A55-C 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 Exclusive Features 1-1 1.2 Before you proceed 1-3 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-6 1.4.1 APU installation 1-7 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-8 1.5 System memory 1-10 1.5.1 Overview 1-10 1.5.2 Memory...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS KBPWR USBPW1~6 EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN VGA COM SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-... PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB910 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 64Mb BIOS USB78 USBPW7~10 F_PANEL SPEAKER CHASSIS CLRTC ASUS A55-C motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Manual Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS KBPWR USBPW1~6 EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN VGA COM SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-... PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB910 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 64Mb BIOS USB78 USBPW7~10 F_PANEL SPEAKER CHASSIS CLRTC ASUS A55-C motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Manual Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ...
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...accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processors with difficult POST situations. AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD...offers you dual selectable modes and native support for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that provides ...
...accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processors with difficult POST situations. AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD...offers you dual selectable modes and native support for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that provides ...
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..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS A55-C 1-3 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX...
..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS A55-C 1-3 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX...
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A55-C 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
A55-C 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... (3-pin KBPWR) 2. AMD FM2 socket 6. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. A55-C A55-C CPU socket FM2 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an FM2 socket designed...Page 1-19 1-19 1-23 1-22 1-6 1-10 1-24 1-18 1-26 1-27 1-25 1-27 1-26 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9.
... (3-pin KBPWR) 2. AMD FM2 socket 6. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. A55-C A55-C CPU socket FM2 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an FM2 socket designed...Page 1-19 1-19 1-23 1-22 1-6 1-10 1-24 1-18 1-26 1-27 1-25 1-27 1-26 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9.
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...latency. DDR3 modules are developed for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. Check 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® ...DIMM_B1 A55-C 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the market. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard ...
...latency. DDR3 modules are developed for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. Check 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® ...DIMM_B1 A55-C 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the market. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard ...
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... module. DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V . . To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V . . A55-C Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V . . DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V . . DS - - - 1.65V . . Under the ...for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS A55-C 1-11 DS - - - 1.65V . .
... module. DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V . . To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V . . A55-C Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V . . DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V . . DS - - - 1.65V . . Under the ...for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS A55-C 1-11 DS - - - 1.65V . .
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PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEx1_3 - - - shared - shared - - - shared - - - - - ASUS A55-C 1-17 shared - - - - - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - - PCIEx1_2 - - SATA controller - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard Component A B C D E F G H PCIEx16 - - shared - - Realtek 8111F controller - shared - - - - - - Onboard USB2.0 controller - shared - - - - - PCI2 slot - - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - PCI3 slot...
PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEx1_3 - - - shared - shared - - - shared - - - - - ASUS A55-C 1-17 shared - - - - - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - - PCIEx1_2 - - SATA controller - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard Component A B C D E F G H PCIEx16 - - shared - - Realtek 8111F controller - shared - - - - - - Onboard USB2.0 controller - shared - - - - - PCI2 slot - - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - PCI3 slot...
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...CPU_FAN connector supports a maximum of 2A (24 W) of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN A55-C Rotation +12V GND A55-C Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin... CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that ...
...CPU_FAN connector supports a maximum of 2A (24 W) of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN A55-C Rotation +12V GND A55-C Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin... CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that ...
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...connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS A55-C A55-C Chassis intrusion connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a ...the jumper caps only when you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you intend to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted intrusion...
...connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS A55-C A55-C Chassis intrusion connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a ...the jumper caps only when you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you intend to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted intrusion...
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... the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER A55-C PIN 1 A55-C Speaker Out Connector ASUS A55...
... the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER A55-C PIN 1 A55-C Speaker Out Connector ASUS A55...
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...allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press... UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS A55-C Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using FAT 32/16 on the USB flash drive. Welcome...
...allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press... UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS A55-C Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using FAT 32/16 on the USB flash drive. Welcome...
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... exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS A55-C If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized... See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during ...
... exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS A55-C If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized... See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during ...
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...] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-12 ASUS A55-C The configuration options for the system. [D.O.C.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (D.O.C.P.) technology, select this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the...
...] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-12 ASUS A55-C The configuration options for the system. [D.O.C.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (D.O.C.P.) technology, select this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the...
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... Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-20 ASUS A55-C Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed... hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
... Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-20 ASUS A55-C Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed... hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
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Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : A55-C Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, ... apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : A55-C conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010 EN ...
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : A55-C Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, ... apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : A55-C conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010 EN ...