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A55M-E User's Manual - Page 2
... shipment, which you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to, by the purchaser for backup purposes, without any problems in this product. If however you encounter any warranty to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 6
... package for the following items.
Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation
ASUS A55M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide
• If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may vary with different models. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of the above...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 7
A55M-E specifications summary
Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features
Special features Back Panel I/O ports
Internal I /O ports (3-jack) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Chassis fan ...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 9
... power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before...install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR
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OFF
Standby Power Powered Off
A55M-E Onboard LED
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Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with the component.
• Before you install...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 11
...~4) 7. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout
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17.8cm(7 in)
KBMS
ATX12V
DIGI +VRM
CPU_FAN
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
VGA DVI
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KBPWR USBPW1-4
SOCKET FM2
USB34
LAN1_USB12
AUDIO
RTL 8111F
CHA_FAN
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PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
Lithium Cell CMOS Power
ALC887
Super I/O
PCI1
SB_PWR
SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78
AAFP
AMD® A55
SATA3G_1...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 12
A55M-E
A55M-E CPU socket FM2
Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000/8000 series graphics. The APU fits in only one correct orientation.
DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU!
1.3.1 Installing the APU
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Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Accelerated ...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 18
... card. 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
information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards.
1.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 23
...The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that ...support an 8-channel audio output.
6. DVI-D port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
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These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS A55M...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 25
...Configuration for details.
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set to [AHCI]. SATA3G_1
SATA3G_2
GND RSATA_RXP1 ...details. ASUS A55M-E
1-17 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller.
3. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~4) These connectors are set the...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 27
... panel audio connector
• We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately.
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A55M-E User's Manual - Page 29
...notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is for updates.
The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 30
... allows you to avoid network traffic, then click Next.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you wish to restore the BIOS in the...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 32
... boot failure!
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update BIOS in DOS environment.
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 recover BIOS setting. ASUS A55M-E
2-3 The succeeding...
A55M-E User's Manual - Page 34
... with its parameters. 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating the BIOS file if you in using the first two options. When BIOS update is done, press to turn the system off then back on. ASUS A55M-E
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A55M-E User's Manual - Page 38
... depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to clear the BIOS password. ASUS A55M-E
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2.3 Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai...
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