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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 1-21 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...
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 1-21 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...
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...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified ...If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable...
...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified ...If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable...
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... Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Network iControl - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb...
... Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Network iControl - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb...
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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-... ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language 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-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8 ...
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-... ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language 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-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8 ...
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...3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 15. 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. 1.2.3 Motherboard ... 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 64Mb BIOS 8 COM CLRTC USB56 USB34 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 ...
...3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 15. 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. 1.2.3 Motherboard ... 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 64Mb BIOS 8 COM CLRTC USB56 USB34 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 ...
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...expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary...for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with PCI specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Expansion slots In...
...expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary...for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with PCI specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Expansion slots In...
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...would not power up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to re- Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Move the jumper cap ...CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. A55BM-EA/USB3 USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-A/USB3 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking...
...would not power up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to re- Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Move the jumper cap ...CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. A55BM-EA/USB3 USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-A/USB3 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking...
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...supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 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. 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). Keyboard ...
...supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 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. 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). Keyboard ...
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...; These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to AHCI mode by default. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for...
...; These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to AHCI mode by default. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for...
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...;97 pin definition compliant definition A55BM-A/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector to avail ...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 purchased separately. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19 6. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect ...
...;97 pin definition compliant definition A55BM-A/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector to avail ...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 purchased separately. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19 6. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect ...
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... you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. 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 Click to select a boot logo...
... you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. 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 Click to select a boot logo...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...version. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to the USB port. 2. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash ...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...version. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to the USB port. 2. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash ...
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... automatically. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 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 update BIOS in DOS environment. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the...
... automatically. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 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 update BIOS in DOS environment. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the...
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... /g and press . 2. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 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 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Booting the...
... /g and press . 2. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 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 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Booting the...
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...Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ...after updating the BIOS file if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Restart your computer. The BIOS screens include ...
...Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ...after updating the BIOS file if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Restart your computer. The BIOS screens include ...
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... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to the default value. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press... F7 for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure ...
... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to the default value. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press... F7 for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure ...
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... Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode CPU Volt. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-7
... Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode CPU Volt. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-7
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Refer to the following main items: Last modified settings Quick note My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool ... default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Refer to the following main items: Last modified settings Quick note My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool ... default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top...
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...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 My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. 2. Use the ...arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.
...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 My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. 2. Use the ...arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.
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..., erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or ... appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program.
..., erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or ... appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program.