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... this guide iv Package contents vi A55BM-PLUS 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Onboard switches 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-14 1.9 Connectors 1-15 1.10 Software support 1-24 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...
... this guide iv Package contents vi A55BM-PLUS 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Onboard switches 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-14 1.9 Connectors 1-15 1.10 Software support 1-24 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...
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...system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with... new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you are also provided.
...system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with... new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you are also provided.
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...vii A55BM-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s connectors with HD audio module in the front panel to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability. DIGI 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti...USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circui damage prevention ASUS ESD Guard - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front ...
...vii A55BM-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s connectors with HD audio module in the front panel to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability. DIGI 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti...USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circui damage prevention ASUS ESD Guard - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front ...
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...ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - button 1 x GPU Boost switch BIOS features 64 Mb 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...(24.4 cm x 23.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS EZ DIY - A55BM-PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Slot Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse...
...ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - button 1 x GPU Boost switch BIOS features 64 Mb 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...(24.4 cm x 23.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS EZ DIY - A55BM-PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Slot Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse...
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...card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove ... connector with the screw you may cause you intend to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6.
...card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove ... connector with the screw you may cause you intend to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6.
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... for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. A55BM-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to ...overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. A55BM-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55BM-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to ...overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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... computer. switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A55BM-PLUS Memok! MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 1-13 switch until the DRAM_LED starts... blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. This is tested. 1.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the system ...
... computer. switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A55BM-PLUS Memok! MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 1-13 switch until the DRAM_LED starts... blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. This is tested. 1.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the system ...
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...RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND A55BM-PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 1-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to... create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. The Serial ATA RAID ...
...RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND A55BM-PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 1-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to... create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. The Serial ATA RAID ...
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... connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. 8. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 1-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface...
... connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. 8. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 1-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface...
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...main menu bar. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires ...update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is...
...main menu bar. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires ...update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is...
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... this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest... the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter...
... this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest... the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter...
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... BIOS file in a DOS environment. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. 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 restore the BIOS...
... BIOS file in a DOS environment. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. 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 restore the BIOS...
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...as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A55BM-PLUS 03011 08/05/2013 A55BMPLUS.CAP 8194 2013-08-05 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Booting the system to your computer. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a... screen appears. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu...
...as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A55BM-PLUS 03011 08/05/2013 A55BMPLUS.CAP 8194 2013-08-05 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Booting the system to your computer. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a... screen appears. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu...
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... 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
... 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
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... to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. See section 2.10 Exit Menu. • If the... include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause...
... to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. See section 2.10 Exit Menu. • If the... include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause...
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...the following sections for details. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. The default screen for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/...12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Advanced functions Boot device ASUS Optimal mode mode priority Advanced mode menus Normal mode...
...the following sections for details. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. The default screen for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/...12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Advanced functions Boot device ASUS Optimal mode mode priority Advanced mode menus Normal mode...
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... loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar...
... loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar...
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... not fit on the right side of the selected item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-9 To change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for... the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for...
... not fit on the right side of the selected item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-9 To change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for... the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for...
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... on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. The Main menu provides you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to change the system security settings. ...2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
... on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. The Main menu provides you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to change the system security settings. ...2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
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... when prompted. The User Password item on top of the screen show Installed. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-11 Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then...Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. After you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ...
... when prompted. The User Password item on top of the screen show Installed. ASUS A55BM-PLUS 2-11 Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then...Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. After you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ...