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...contents...vi A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13... 1.8 Software support 1-21 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu 2-13 2.9 Tools menu 2-14 2.10 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
...contents...vi A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13... 1.8 Software support 1-21 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu 2-13 2.9 Tools menu 2-14 2.10 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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... technology it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your local power company. • If the power...
... technology it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your local power company. • If the power...
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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 Realtek® ALC887-VD 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to support...
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 Realtek® ALC887-VD 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to support...
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viii 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 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x System...
viii 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 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x System...
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...) 9. 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 1-11 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-1 1-19 1-3 Keyboard power (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34...
...) 9. 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 1-11 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-1 1-19 1-3 Keyboard power (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34...
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Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ...
Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ...
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... a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A...
... a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A...
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... PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-15 DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to the fan connectors. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn...
... PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-15 DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to the fan connectors. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn...
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... GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 A55BM-A/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you are uncertain about the...power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin ...
... GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 A55BM-A/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you are uncertain about the...power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin ...
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... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A55BM-A/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial..., set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17 If you installed Serial ATA hard...
... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A55BM-A/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial..., set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17 If you installed Serial ATA hard...
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... LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER A55BM-E PIN 1 A55BM-A/USB3 Speaker Out Connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ground HWRST# (NC) A55BM-A/USB3 PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET A55BM-A/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 5. The speaker allows...
... LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER A55BM-E PIN 1 A55BM-A/USB3 Speaker Out Connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ground HWRST# (NC) A55BM-A/USB3 PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET A55BM-A/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 5. The speaker allows...
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...Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A55BM-A/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy ACʼ97 pin definition compliant definition A55BM-A/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19
...Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A55BM-A/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy ACʼ97 pin definition compliant definition A55BM-A/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19
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... DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 9. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. USB56 USB34...
... DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 9. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. USB56 USB34...