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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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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 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics ...60Hz AMD® Dual Graphics technology support* Maximum shared memory of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD®...
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 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics ...60Hz AMD® Dual Graphics technology support* Maximum shared memory of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. A55BM-A/USB3 specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD®...
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... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. 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 avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. 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 avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
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...connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. 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 1-11 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-1 1-19 1-3 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-...) 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...
...connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. 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 1-11 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-1 1-19 1-3 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-...) 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...
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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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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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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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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HD audio shared - - - - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - A55BM-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-11 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 ...
HD audio shared - - - - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - A55BM-A/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-11 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 ...
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... 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 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to enable or disable the...
... 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 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to enable or disable the...
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These are not jumpers! 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • ...The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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. HDMI port. This port is for any...
These are not jumpers! 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • ...The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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. HDMI port. This port is for any...
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... GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If... [AHCI]. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17
... GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If... [AHCI]. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17
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...to [HD]. • The front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19 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 purchased separately. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •...
...to [HD]. • The front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19 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 purchased separately. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •...
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...and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to run the...® Vista /Windows® XP / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 /64-bit Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-21 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation...
...and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to run the...® Vista /Windows® XP / Windows® 7 / 64-bit Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 /64-bit Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-21 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation...
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... Update EZ Update is a utility that allows 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 With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS... you need 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 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81-PLUS...
... Update EZ Update is a utility that allows 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 With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS... you need 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 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81-PLUS...
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...The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 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... drive or the USB flash drive that you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS 1.
...The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 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... drive or the USB flash drive that you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS 1.
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...: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you in using the first two options. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
...: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you in using the first two options. ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
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... 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 display language of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed...
... 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 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. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your...
... 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. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your...
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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. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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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. 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