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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 1-21 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-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 1-21 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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... Do not place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the ...• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable...
... Do not place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the ...• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable...
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... Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 / 8000 Series Graphics in the market. • Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology. 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot...graphics/ Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 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...
... Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 / 8000 Series Graphics in the market. • Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology. 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot...graphics/ Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 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...
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... components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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. Failure to...
... components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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. Failure to...
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...the chassis A55BM-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the... that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.2.2...
...the chassis A55BM-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the... that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.2.2...
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1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (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 ...14. 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 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7.
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (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 ...14. 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 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7.
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A55BM-K A55BM-K CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes 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
A55BM-K A55BM-K CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes 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
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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. 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
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. 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
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...for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory 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. - Use a 64-bit Windows® ...
...for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory 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. - Use a 64-bit Windows® ...
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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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that... specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover...
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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that... specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover...
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... PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Realtek LAN controller - - shared - - - - - - You can clear...the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - A55BM-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A55BM-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ASUS A55BM-K 1-11
... PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Realtek LAN controller - - shared - - - - - - You can clear...the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCI1 slot - - - - A55BM-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A55BM-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ASUS A55BM-K 1-11
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... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that 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. These are not... FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS A55BM-K 1-15 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A55BM-K A55BM-K Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that 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. These are not... FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS A55BM-K 1-15 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN A55BM-K A55BM-K Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
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... Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS A55BM-K 1-19 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If...
... Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS A55BM-K 1-19 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If...
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...the module to the USB connectors. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A55BM-K PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A55BM-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis....(10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI A55BM-K A55BM-K Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 9. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that ...
...the module to the USB connectors. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A55BM-K PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A55BM-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis....(10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI A55BM-K A55BM-K Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 9. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that ...
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..., Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A55BM-K 1-21 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the...
..., Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A55BM-K 1-21 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the...
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... Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A55BM-K 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need to...
... Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A55BM-K 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need to...
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...of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to restore the BIOS file when it . 3. Press to switch to the Folder...update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Before you start using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ...
...of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to restore the BIOS file when it . 3. Press to switch to the Folder...update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Before you start using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ...
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...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 the USB port. 3. ASUS A55BM-K 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. DO... The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Recovering the ...
...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 the USB port. 3. ASUS A55BM-K 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. DO... The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Recovering the ...
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... priority. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. •... If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard... program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Using the...
... priority. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. •... If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard... program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Using the...