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... Screen Logo [Enabled 2-26 2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec 2-27 2.7.4 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-27 2.7.5 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-27 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-27 2.7.7 Interrupt 19 Capture [Postponed 2-27 2.7.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-27 2.7.9 CSM Parameters 2-28 2.7.10 Secure Boot 2-28 2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities 2-29 2.7.12 Boot...
... Screen Logo [Enabled 2-26 2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec 2-27 2.7.4 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-27 2.7.5 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-27 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-27 2.7.7 Interrupt 19 Capture [Postponed 2-27 2.7.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-27 2.7.9 CSM Parameters 2-28 2.7.10 Secure Boot 2-28 2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities 2-29 2.7.12 Boot...
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...how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the ...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,...
...how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the ...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,...
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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-quality conductive...
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-quality conductive...
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... 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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
... 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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...With its data and network badndwidth prioritized over other easy-to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed based on .... Auto PPPoE network connection povides a onestep setup for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. It allows you with difficult POST situations. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related ...
...With its data and network badndwidth prioritized over other easy-to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed based on .... Auto PPPoE network connection povides a onestep setup for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. It allows you with difficult POST situations. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related ...
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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 restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB storage device that contains the BIOS file. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-3 ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.
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 restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB storage device that contains the BIOS file. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-3 ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout A55M-A Series motherboards include A55M-A and A55M-A/USB3 models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for A55MA/USB3 only. 1 2 3 4 5 18.8cm(7.4in) KBMS HDMI ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3... DIMM_A1 (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...
1.3.3 Motherboard layout A55M-A Series motherboards include A55M-A and A55M-A/USB3 models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for A55MA/USB3 only. 1 2 3 4 5 18.8cm(7.4in) KBMS HDMI ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3... DIMM_A1 (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...
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...on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
...on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
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...1.7 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55M-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3....
...1.7 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...Normal (Default) Clear RTC A55M-A/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3....
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...BIOS. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55M-A/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55M-A/USB3 Keyboard and USB device wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; When you can wake up ASUS A55M-A Series 1-21 A55M...-A/USB3 USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55M-A/USB3 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM ...
...BIOS. KB_USBPWB 12 23 A55M-A/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55M-A/USB3 Keyboard and USB device wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; When you can wake up ASUS A55M-A Series 1-21 A55M...-A/USB3 USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A55M-A/USB3 USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM ...
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...for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-25 See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows®... controller. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. 3. SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND...
...for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-25 See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows®... controller. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. 3. SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND...
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...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A55M-A/USB3 SPDIF_OUT A55M-A/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel ...to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-27 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect ...
...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A55M-A/USB3 SPDIF_OUT A55M-A/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel ...to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-27 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect ...
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... Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse ... applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-29 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the...
... Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse ... applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS A55M-A Series 1-29 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the...
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... tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage...
... tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage...
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... 2 feature allows you start using FAT 32/16 on a single partition. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS A55M-A Series Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the...
... 2 feature allows you start using FAT 32/16 on a single partition. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS A55M-A Series Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the...
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Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for A55M-A USB3). • The BIOS file in the removable device into A55MA.CAP (for A55M-A) or A55MAUSB3.CAP (for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto...
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for A55M-A USB3). • The BIOS file in the removable device into A55MA.CAP (for A55M-A) or A55MAUSB3.CAP (for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto...
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... reference only. Booting the system in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS A55M-A Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... reference only. Booting the system in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS A55M-A Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: A55M-A/USB3 VER: 0202 DATE: 01/13/2013 Update ...ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: A55M-A-USB3.CAP 8390656 2012-07-13 17:30:48 Note ...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: A55M-A/USB3 VER: 0202 DATE: 01/13/2013 Update ...ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: A55M-A-USB3.CAP 8390656 2012-07-13 17:30:48 Note ...
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...Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ...the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS A55M-A Series 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to section 1.7 Jumpers on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to the default value. ...
...Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ...the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS A55M-A Series 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to section 1.7 Jumpers on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to the default value. ...
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... Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click... Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Displays the Advanced mode menus • The...
... Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click... Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Displays the Advanced mode menus • The...