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...are included in any form or by any problems in this information. Where the applicable license entitles you encounter any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; If however you to anyone in receipt of these licenses are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any ... the location where you . or (2) the serial number of the product for the cost of shipment with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is eager to this product is distributed without intent to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL...
...are included in any form or by any problems in this information. Where the applicable license entitles you encounter any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; If however you to anyone in receipt of these licenses are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any ... the location where you . or (2) the serial number of the product for the cost of shipment with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is eager to this product is distributed without intent to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL...
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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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... unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep...
... unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep...
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... or above are for reference only. 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above...
... or above are for reference only. 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above...
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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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Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due ...memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimal compatibility, we...
Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due ...memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimal compatibility, we...
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Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe ... the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the 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 you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To...
Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe ... the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the 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 you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To...
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..., 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. shared - - - - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - shared - - - ASUS A55M-E 1-11 Realtek LAN controller - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - SATA controller - - - IRQ assignments...
..., 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. shared - - - - - - On Chip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - shared - - - ASUS A55M-E 1-11 Realtek LAN controller - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - On Chip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - SATA controller - - - IRQ assignments...
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...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND A55M-E CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A55M-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports... to the fan connectors. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! DVI-D port. ASUS A55M-E 1-15 This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Video Graphics ...
...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND A55M-E CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A55M-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports... to the fan connectors. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! DVI-D port. ASUS A55M-E 1-15 This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Video Graphics ...
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...-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are for details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Volts • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power ...
...-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are for details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Volts • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power ...
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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 the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up ... button/soft-off the system power. 5. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. SPEAKER A55M-E PIN 1 A55M-E Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ground Reset 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector...
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 the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up ... button/soft-off the system power. 5. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. SPEAKER A55M-E PIN 1 A55M-E Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ground Reset 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector...
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... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. ASUS A55M-E 1-19 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 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.
... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. ASUS A55M-E 1-19 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 6. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 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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...are for a serial (COM) port. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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. 8. USB78 USB56 ...USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC A55M-E PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A55M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
...are for a serial (COM) port. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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. 8. USB78 USB56 ...USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC A55M-E PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A55M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
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...in your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A55M-E 1-21 If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file... screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. Click ...
...in your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS A55M-E 1-21 If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file... screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. Click ...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The AI Suite II Quick ... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS A55M-E 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The AI Suite II Quick ... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. ASUS A55M-E 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package...
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... You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that... the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ...
... You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that... the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ...
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... the updating process. 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 the USB port. 3. ASUS A55M-E 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can cause system boot failure...
... the updating process. 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 the USB port. 3. ASUS A55M-E 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can cause system boot failure...
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When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as ... 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 2013-03-08 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Boot your computer. When...
When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as ... 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 2013-03-08 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Boot your computer. When...
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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, ...