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A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ...
A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ...
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...A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports (3-jack) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB... BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti...
...A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports (3-jack) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB... BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti...
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... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA SOCKET FM2+ 22.6cm(8.9in) USB3_12 EATXPWR KB_USBWB LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 2 AUDIO A55BM-A/USB3 6 RTL 8111G PCIEX16 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 Super I/O SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® A55 SPEAKER 7 ALC 887 PCI1 F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT...(10-1 pin COM) 14. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. Keyboard power (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 Page 1-12 1-16 1-4 1-15 1-7 1-18 1-17 1-18 1-20 ...
... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA SOCKET FM2+ 22.6cm(8.9in) USB3_12 EATXPWR KB_USBWB LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 2 AUDIO A55BM-A/USB3 6 RTL 8111G PCIEX16 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 Super I/O SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® A55 SPEAKER 7 ALC 887 PCI1 F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT...(10-1 pin COM) 14. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. Keyboard power (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 Page 1-12 1-16 1-4 1-15 1-7 1-18 1-17 1-18 1-20 ...
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket...
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..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A55BM-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-11 shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - - - 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A55BM-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-11 shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - - - 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
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... the system hangs due to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). A55BM-EA/USB3 USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-A/USB3 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB...) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Turn OFF the computer and unplug ...
... the system hangs due to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). A55BM-EA/USB3 USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-A/USB3 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB...) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Turn OFF the computer and unplug ...
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KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55BM-A/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-A/USB3 Keyboard and USB device wake up feature. PS/2 Mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB device wake-up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 ... a network hub. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. When you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 3.
KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55BM-A/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-A/USB3 Keyboard and USB device wake up feature. PS/2 Mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB device wake-up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 ... a network hub. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. When you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 3.
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...Description No link Linked Data activity Ready to wake up from your USB 3.0 devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out...Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel ...
...Description No link Linked Data activity Ready to wake up from your USB 3.0 devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out...Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel ...
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...module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A55BM-A/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A55BM-A/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening ...separately. 9. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
...module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A55BM-A/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A55BM-A/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening ...separately. 9. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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.... To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model...requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select ...
.... To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model...requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select ...
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...arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. To update the BIOS... contains the latest BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it . 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6....
...arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. To update the BIOS... contains the latest BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it . 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6....
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...updating the BIOS! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to a hard disk drive... or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. The actual utility screen displays may not ...
...updating the BIOS! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to a hard disk drive... or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. The actual utility screen displays may not ...
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...ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: A55BM-A/USB3 VER: 0301 DATE: 07/03/2013 A55BMAU3.CAP 4194304 2013-07-08 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer's USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. At... the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The DOS screen appears. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the...
...ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: A55BM-A/USB3 VER: 0301 DATE: 07/03/2013 A55BMAU3.CAP 4194304 2013-07-08 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer's USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. At... the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The DOS screen appears. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the...
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... Exit menu or press hotkey F5. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change...
... Exit menu or press hotkey F5. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change...
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... 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 : A55B M-A/USB 3 conform with part 15 of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN ... specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules. A /USB3 Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. A-5 A55M-E DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. ...
... 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 : A55B M-A/USB 3 conform with part 15 of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN ... specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules. A /USB3 Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. A-5 A55M-E DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. ...