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...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is valid to the extent permitted by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by the applicable law. to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. Where...
...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is valid to the extent permitted by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by the applicable law. to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. Where...
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...vi A55M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-21... Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-11 2.7 Boot menu 2-12 2.8 Tools menu 2-13 2.9 Exit menu...2-13 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
...vi A55M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-21... Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-11 2.7 Boot menu 2-12 2.8 Tools menu 2-13 2.9 Exit menu...2-13 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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... interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
... interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
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... above are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution 2560x1600@60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. Package contents Check your motherboard 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®...
... above are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution 2560x1600@60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. Package contents Check your motherboard 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®...
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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 connector (3-pin) 1 x ...
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 connector (3-pin) 1 x ...
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viii A55M-E specifications summary BIOS Support DVD Form factor 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7 in (22.6 cm x 17.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
viii A55M-E specifications summary BIOS Support DVD Form factor 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7 in (22.6 cm x 17.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...Refer to 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 the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-... dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a maximum of the same version or date...
...Refer to 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 the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-... dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a maximum of the same version or date...
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...two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they support. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to.... 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS ...
...two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they support. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to.... 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS ...
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... - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports 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 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. HD audio shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS A55M-E 1-11
... - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports 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 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. HD audio shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS A55M-E 1-11
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...ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS A55M-E 1-15 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and... 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the ...
...ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS A55M-E 1-15 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and... 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the ...
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...push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC A55M-E GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 ...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 A55M-E ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 ...PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX...
...push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC A55M-E GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 ...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 A55M-E ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 ...PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX...
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...SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 A55M-E HD_LED RESET A55M-E System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning ...drive activity LED (2-pin HD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER A55M-E PIN 1 A55M-E Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 A55M-E HD_LED RESET A55M-E System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning ...drive activity LED (2-pin HD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER A55M-E PIN 1 A55M-E Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS A55M-E 1-19 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. A55M-E SPDIF_OUT A55M-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. •...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A55M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A55M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard.
... audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS A55M-E 1-19 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. A55M-E SPDIF_OUT A55M-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. •...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A55M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A55M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard.
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... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 CTS DSR DTR RXD RI PIN 1 RTS GND TXD DCD A55M-E A55M-E Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 9. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module... to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC...
... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. COM1 CTS DSR DTR RXD RI PIN 1 RTS GND TXD DCD A55M-E A55M-E Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 9. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module... to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC...
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...updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and ...features of your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS A55M-E 1-21 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports 32-bit Windows® XP, 32-bit/...
...updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and ...features of your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS A55M-E 1-21 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports 32-bit Windows® XP, 32-bit/...
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...this utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS A55M-E 2-1 From the list, select either through a network or an Internet...to restore the BIOS in the future. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 complete the installation. ...
...this utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS A55M-E 2-1 From the list, select either through a network or an Internet...to restore the BIOS in the future. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 complete the installation. ...
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...a. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it . 3. To update the BIOS...that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating ...
...a. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it . 3. To update the BIOS...that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating ...
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... Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Do not save them on the system. 2. ASUS A55M-E 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. This utility also allows you to copy ...
... Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Do not save them on the system. 2. ASUS A55M-E 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. This utility also allows you to copy ...
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Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: A55M-E VER: 0301 DATE: 08/03/2013 A55ME.CAP 4194304... the boot device. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Booting the system in DOS environment 1.
Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: A55M-E VER: 0301 DATE: 08/03/2013 A55ME.CAP 4194304... the boot device. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Booting the system in DOS environment 1.
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..., Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone... +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, ...
..., Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone... +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, ...