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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A55BM-K 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-K 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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... max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A55BM-K 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-bit operating system. AMD...
... max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A55BM-K 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-bit operating system. AMD...
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... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR A55BM-K ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55BM-K Onboard LED ASUS A55BM-K 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR A55BM-K ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55BM-K Onboard LED ASUS A55BM-K 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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...panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) SATA3G_4 2 6 7 8 Page 1-13 1-16 1-4 1-15 1-7 1-18 1-17 1-18 1-20 1-11 1-12 1-17 1-20 1-1 1-19 ASUS A55BM-K 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.3cm(7.2in)... (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111G KB_USBWB ASM 1042 A55BM-K PCIEX16 Super I/O SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 BATTERY ALC 887 AAFP PCI1 COM SPDIF_OUT USBPWF CLRTC USB56 AMD® A55 SPEAKER USB34 F_PANEL...
...panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) SATA3G_4 2 6 7 8 Page 1-13 1-16 1-4 1-15 1-7 1-18 1-17 1-18 1-20 1-11 1-12 1-17 1-20 1-1 1-19 ASUS A55BM-K 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.3cm(7.2in)... (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111G KB_USBWB ASM 1042 A55BM-K PCIEX16 Super I/O SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 BATTERY ALC 887 AAFP PCI1 COM SPDIF_OUT USBPWF CLRTC USB56 AMD® A55 SPEAKER USB34 F_PANEL...
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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-K 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-K 1-5
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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-K A55BM-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS A55BM-K 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-K A55BM-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS A55BM-K 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.
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... you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. A55BM-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A55BM-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ASUS A55BM-K 1-11 shared - - - 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that...
... you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. A55BM-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A55BM-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ASUS A55BM-K 1-11 shared - - - 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that...
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.... 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to enable or disable the keyboard and USB device wake-up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 9 8 7 6 1. ASUS A55BM-K 1-13 KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55BM-K +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-K Keyboard and USB device wake up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through...
.... 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to enable or disable the keyboard and USB device wake-up 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 9 8 7 6 1. ASUS A55BM-K 1-13 KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55BM-K +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-K Keyboard and USB device wake up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through...
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CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A55BM-K A55BM-K Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan ... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS A55BM-K 1-15 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A55BM-K A55BM-K Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan ... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS A55BM-K 1-15 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
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...install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. 4. ASUS A55BM-K 1-17 A55BM-K SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND...are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A55BM-K SPDIF_OUT A55BM-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration ...
...install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. 4. ASUS A55BM-K 1-17 A55BM-K SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND...are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A55BM-K SPDIF_OUT A55BM-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration ...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A55BM-K HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A55BM-K Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio... module to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS A55BM-K 1-19 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio ...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A55BM-K HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A55BM-K Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio... module to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS A55BM-K 1-19 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio ...
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... Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® Vista / 64-bit Windows® ... • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS A55BM-K 1-21 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
... Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® Vista / 64-bit Windows® ... • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS A55BM-K 1-21 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
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... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS A55BM-K 2-1
... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS A55BM-K 2-1
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...a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 default BIOS values. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The ...drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS 1. ASUS A55BM-K 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the support DVD to the ...
...a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 default BIOS values. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The ...drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS 1. ASUS A55BM-K 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the support DVD to the ...
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... under the Exit menu. If you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS A55BM-K 2-5 Restart your computer. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to confirm BIOS update. 4. Do this option only if you to guide...
... under the Exit menu. If you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS A55BM-K 2-5 Restart your computer. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to confirm BIOS update. 4. Do this option only if you to guide...
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... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS A55BM-K 2-7
... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS A55BM-K 2-7
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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-K 2-9
... 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-K 2-9
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending 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 other items. ASUS A55BM-K 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending 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 other items. ASUS A55BM-K 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction.
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Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the other items. ASUS A55BM-K 2-13
Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the other items. ASUS A55BM-K 2-13