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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...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 1-21 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your...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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...8226; Seek professional assistance before you are also provided. Do not place the product in your retailer. iv Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before using , contact ...your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
...8226; Seek professional assistance before you are also provided. Do not place the product in your retailer. iv Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before using , contact ...your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
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... support Dual Graphics technology. 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
... support Dual Graphics technology. 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
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... user interface - ASUS AI Suite III - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) vii ASUS EPU - A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD...ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Industry-leading digital 3+1 power design ASUS...
... user interface - ASUS AI Suite III - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) vii ASUS EPU - A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD...ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Industry-leading digital 3+1 power design ASUS...
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... plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that ... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. SB_PWR A55BM-A/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55BM-A/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-1...
... plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that ... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. SB_PWR A55BM-A/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55BM-A/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-1...
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... that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A55BM-A/USB3 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the...
... that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A55BM-A/USB3 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the...
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... 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Keyboard power (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS...
... 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Keyboard power (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS...
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DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.3.1 Installing the APU 1 2 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000/8000 series graphics.
DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.3.1 Installing the APU 1 2 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. A55BM-A/USB3 A55BM-A/USB3 CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000/8000 series graphics.
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1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 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.
1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 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.
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... of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB ...or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The system maps the total size of the...
... of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB ...or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The system maps the total size of the...
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed...
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... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - A55BM-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-11 HD audio shared - - - - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.5.4 PCI...
... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - A55BM-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-11 HD audio shared - - - - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.5.4 PCI...
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... be converted to output RGB Signal to the fan connectors. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. This port ... of the connector. 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 HDMI port. 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. 9. DVI-D port. These ...
... be converted to output RGB Signal to the fan connectors. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. This port ... of the connector. 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 HDMI port. 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. 9. DVI-D port. These ...
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Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module ... 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 want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. 6. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3...
Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module ... 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 want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. 6. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3...
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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 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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. 9. 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these ... USB56) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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. 9. 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these ... USB56) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...® XP / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 /64-bit Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of ASUS motherboard. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-21 The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique...
...® XP / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 /64-bit Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of ASUS motherboard. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-21 The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique...
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...goes into POST. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-1 Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software ...and firmware Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 ...
...goes into POST. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-1 Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software ...and firmware Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 ...
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...partition only. • DO NOT shut 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 file to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the...utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this...
...partition only. • DO NOT shut 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 file to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the...utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this...
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...drives (optional). Turn on the USB flash drive. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS ...environment. 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 load...
...drives (optional). Turn on the USB flash drive. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS ...environment. 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 load...