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A55BM-K Motherboard
A55BM-K Motherboard
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... used only for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Copies of these licenses are included in this manual, including the products and software described in this product is valid to obtain ...
... used only for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Copies of these licenses are included in this manual, including the products and software described in this product is valid to obtain ...
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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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If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. iv Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: ...
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. iv Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: ...
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... you must press the Enter or Return key. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Refer to complete a task...to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
... you must press the Enter or Return key. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Refer to complete a task...to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
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...When you are available in the ASeries APU Multi-VGA output support: DVI and D-Sub ports Supports Dual-link DVI with max. A55BM-K specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors ...AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Supports APU up to 4 cores • Refer to www.asus.com 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 4GB...
...When you are available in the ASeries APU Multi-VGA output support: DVI and D-Sub ports Supports Dual-link DVI with max. A55BM-K specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors ...AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Supports APU up to 4 cores • Refer to www.asus.com 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 4GB...
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... Steel Back I /O ports (3-jack) (continued on the next page) vii ASUS AI Suite III - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - A55BM-K specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (dark...
... Steel Back I /O ports (3-jack) (continued on the next page) vii ASUS AI Suite III - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - A55BM-K specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (dark...
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viii A55BM-K specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x COM connector 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ... Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, 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® 8.1 / 8.1 64bit Windows® 8 / 8 64bit Windows®...
viii A55BM-K specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x COM connector 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ... Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, 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® 8.1 / 8.1 64bit Windows® 8 / 8 64bit Windows®...
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..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. SB_PWR A55BM-K ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55BM-K Onboard LED ASUS A55BM-K 1-1 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to...
..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. SB_PWR A55BM-K ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55BM-K Onboard LED ASUS A55BM-K 1-1 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to...
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... ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A55BM-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws!
... ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A55BM-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws!
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... (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (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 SATA3G_1 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3...) 10. AMD FM2+ socket 4. Front 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
... (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (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 SATA3G_1 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3...) 10. AMD FM2+ socket 4. Front 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
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1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. A55BM-K A55BM-K 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 The APU fits in only one correct orientation.
1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. A55BM-K A55BM-K 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 The APU fits in only one correct orientation.
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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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3 4 5 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
3 4 5 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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. 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-K A55BM-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS A55BM-K 1-7
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. 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-K A55BM-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS A55BM-K 1-7
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...if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or...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. - For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do ...
...if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or...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. - For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do ...
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1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS A55BM-K 1-9
1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS A55BM-K 1-9
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Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card...
Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card...
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... - - - - shared - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A55BM-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A55BM-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ASUS A55BM-K 1-11
... - - - - shared - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A55BM-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A55BM-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ASUS A55BM-K 1-11
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... clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. A55BM-K USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-K USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to wake up . • The total current...
... clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. A55BM-K USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55BM-K USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to wake up . • The total current...