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Motherboard A55M-A Series • A55M-A • A55M-A/USB3
Motherboard A55M-A Series • A55M-A • A55M-A/USB3
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii A55M-A Series specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-1 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii A55M-A Series specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-1 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.4.1 APU installation 1-8 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan ...
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...Refer to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/ Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the AMD® APU support list. A55M-A Series specifications summary APU AMD Socket FM2 A-series/Athlon™ Series Processors AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Microsoft® ... ALC887-VD 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. USB A55M-A/USB3 ASMedia 1042 - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel AMD® A55 FCH: ...
...Refer to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/ Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the AMD® APU support list. A55M-A Series specifications summary APU AMD Socket FM2 A-series/Athlon™ Series Processors AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 support Microsoft® ... ALC887-VD 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. USB A55M-A/USB3 ASMedia 1042 - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel AMD® A55 FCH: ...
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A55M-A Series specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS USB 3.0 Boost (A55M-A/USB3 only) DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU ASUS 3+2 Phase Power Design Network iControl ASUS EPU ASUS AI Suite II ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS ESD ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high...
A55M-A Series specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS USB 3.0 Boost (A55M-A/USB3 only) DIGI+ Power Control: Digital Power Design for the APU ASUS 3+2 Phase Power Design Network iControl ASUS EPU ASUS AI Suite II ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS ESD ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high...
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...64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2 DVI_VGA USB1112 LAN1_USB12 ASM 1042 AUDIO KB_USBWB A55M-A/USB3 PCIEX16 RTL 8111F PCIEX1_1 BATTERY Super I/O PCI1 SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP USBPWF USB56 USB34 AMD® A55 SATA6G_5...SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 32Mb BIOS CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL EATXPWR ASUS A55M-A Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • A55M-A Series motherboards include A55M-A and A55M-A/USB3 models. The package contents vary from models. • ...
...64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2 DVI_VGA USB1112 LAN1_USB12 ASM 1042 AUDIO KB_USBWB A55M-A/USB3 PCIEX16 RTL 8111F PCIEX1_1 BATTERY Super I/O PCI1 SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP USBPWF USB56 USB34 AMD® A55 SATA6G_5...SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 32Mb BIOS CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL EATXPWR ASUS A55M-A Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • A55M-A Series motherboards include A55M-A and A55M-A/USB3 models. The package contents vary from models. • ...
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... data transfer rates of up to 5GT/s interface speed and 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports. Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance, ASUS A55 boards with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate for reliable performance in every scenario. * DIGI+ VRM features are also available in one...-leading visual experience. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in FM2 socket compatible CPUs ASUS A55M-A Series 1-1 AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is designed to support up to 5GT/s. The result is adjusted...
... data transfer rates of up to 5GT/s interface speed and 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports. Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance, ASUS A55 boards with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient and accurate for reliable performance in every scenario. * DIGI+ VRM features are also available in one...-leading visual experience. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in FM2 socket compatible CPUs ASUS A55M-A Series 1-1 AMD® A55 FCH chipset AMD® A55 FCH is designed to support up to 5GT/s. The result is adjusted...
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ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB storage device that contains the BIOS file. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost (A55M-A/USB3 only) With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased, adding to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed.
ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB storage device that contains the BIOS file. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost (A55M-A/USB3 only) With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased, adding to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed.
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... case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. A55M-A/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55M-A/USB3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause...
... case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. A55M-A/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A55M-A/USB3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. A55M-A/USB3 ASUS A55M-A Series 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. A55M-A/USB3 ASUS A55M-A Series 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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... (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2 DVI_VGA USB1112 23.6cm(9.3in) LAN1_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR KB_USBWB AUDIO 2 A55M-A/USB3 PCIEX16 RTL 8111F Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCI1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 AMD® A55 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 6 SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 USBPWF 32Mb BIOS... USB56 USB34 CLRTC SPEAKER 7 F_PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 98 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The package contents vary between models. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout A55M-A Series motherboards include A55M-A and A55M-A/USB3 models.
... (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2 DVI_VGA USB1112 23.6cm(9.3in) LAN1_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR KB_USBWB AUDIO 2 A55M-A/USB3 PCIEX16 RTL 8111F Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCI1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 AMD® A55 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 6 SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 USBPWF 32Mb BIOS... USB56 USB34 CLRTC SPEAKER 7 F_PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 98 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The package contents vary between models. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout A55M-A Series motherboards include A55M-A and A55M-A/USB3 models.
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...-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. A55M-A/USB3 A55M-A/USB3 CPU socket FM2 ASUS A55M-A Series 1-7
...-up (3-pin USBPWF) 12. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. A55M-A/USB3 A55M-A/USB3 CPU socket FM2 ASUS A55M-A Series 1-7
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To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS A55M-A Series 1-9 1.4.2 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 3 4 5 ASUS A55M-A Series 1-9 1.4.2 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.
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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 A55M-A/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B A55M-A/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS A55M-A Series 1-11 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This 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 A55M-A/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B A55M-A/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS A55M-A Series 1-11 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This 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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...install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that...load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS - KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - A55M-A Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -...
...install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that...load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS - KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - A55M-A Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -...
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.... 1.35V (low voltage) . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.65V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . - . . 1.5V . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . 1.5V . . - . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . - . . - . . - . - . . - . . - . . - . - . . ASUS A55M-A Series 1-15 KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A - KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-SP 2GB SS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ...
.... 1.35V (low voltage) . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.65V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . - . . 1.5V . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . 1.5V . . - . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . . - . . - . . - . - . . - . . - . . - . - . . ASUS A55M-A Series 1-15 KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A - KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-SP 2GB SS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ...
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shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - SATA controller - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3/4 shared ASM1042 USB3.0 controller - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - - - - Realtek LAN controller - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS A55M-A Series 1-19 HD audio shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - -
shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - SATA controller - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3/4 shared ASM1042 USB3.0 controller - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - - - - Realtek LAN controller - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS A55M-A Series 1-19 HD audio shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - -
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... 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55M-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut ...
... 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55M-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut ...
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... (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. otherwise, the system would not power up ASUS A55M-A Series 1-21 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature requires a power supply... that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 2. A55M-A/USB3 USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55M-A/USB3 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up feature. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPFW) Set these ...
... (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. otherwise, the system would not power up ASUS A55M-A Series 1-21 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature requires a power supply... that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 2. A55M-A/USB3 USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55M-A/USB3 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up feature. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPFW) Set these ...
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...DVI-I 10. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB signal to the fan connectors. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 11 and 12 (A55M-A only). HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is ...maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND ASUS A55M-A Series 1-23 USB 3.0 ports 11 and 12 (A55M-A/USB3 only). These are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal...
...DVI-I 10. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB signal to the fan connectors. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 11 and 12 (A55M-A only). HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is ...maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND ASUS A55M-A Series 1-23 USB 3.0 ports 11 and 12 (A55M-A/USB3 only). These are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal...
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...if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC A55M-A/USB3 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts ...+3 Volts PIN 1 A55M-A/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We...pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
...if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC A55M-A/USB3 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts ...+3 Volts PIN 1 A55M-A/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We...pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.