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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package 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-... 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 contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package 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-... 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 contact information A-4 iii
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... you install a total memory of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology • Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any... of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32...
... you install a total memory of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology • Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any... of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32...
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... from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR A55BM-A/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55BM-A/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component.
... from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR A55BM-A/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55BM-A/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component.
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...module) DDR3 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 USBPWF ...LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. 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 AMD FM2+ socket 4. SATA 3.0Gb/s ...
...module) DDR3 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 USBPWF ...LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. 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 AMD FM2+ socket 4. SATA 3.0Gb/s ...
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3 4 1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-5
3 4 1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-5
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 A55BM-A/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 A55BM-A/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 A55BM-A/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 A55BM-A/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-9
1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-9
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... supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - Realtek LAN controller - - A55BM-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-11
... supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - Realtek LAN controller - - A55BM-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-11
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...Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 Mouse ...port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55BM-A/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-A/USB3 Keyboard and USB device wake up feature. This port allows Gigabit connection to enable or disable the keyboard and USB device wake-up 1.7 ...
...Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 Mouse ...port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55BM-A/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-A/USB3 Keyboard and USB device wake up feature. This port allows Gigabit connection to enable or disable the keyboard and USB device wake-up 1.7 ...
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...allowing playback of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10.... to the fan connectors. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-15 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches ...
...allowing playback of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10.... to the fan connectors. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-15 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches ...
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...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. A55BM-A/USB3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 ...GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 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...0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17
...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. A55BM-A/USB3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 ...GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 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...0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17
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... The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This ...connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A55BM-A/USB3 SPDIF_OUT A55BM-A/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front...
... The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This ...connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A55BM-A/USB3 SPDIF_OUT A55BM-A/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front...
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... for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen ... the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-21 Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, ...
... for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen ... the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-21 Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, ...
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...logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to find and select the BIOS from file ....CAP Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81-PLUS-ASUS-02... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection ...
...logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to find and select the BIOS from file ....CAP Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81-PLUS-ASUS-02... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection ...
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... utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS setting. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file....partition. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 Do not save them on the system. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). NTFS is not ...
... utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS setting. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file....partition. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 Do not save them on the system. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). NTFS is not ...
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... selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect...
... selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect...
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ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-7 Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed ...
ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-7 Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed ...
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... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-9 You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My...
... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-9 You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction.
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Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-13 Scroll down to change the system boot options.
Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-13 Scroll down to change the system boot options.