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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A55-M LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A55-M LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview...
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...sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. This ... the product, ensure that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...
...sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. This ... the product, ensure that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...
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... injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to select. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press two... or more information Refer to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following...
... injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to select. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press two... or more information Refer to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following...
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... line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD...
... line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD...
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and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Exclusive Features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just...
and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Exclusive Features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just...
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...energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with no need to personalize ... tool that contains the BIOS file. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different...
...energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with no need to personalize ... tool that contains the BIOS file. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different...
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...component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply ... detach its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the...
...component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply ... detach its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-21 USB910) 1-10 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-20 1-18 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_ 1~6) 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Power, CPU and chassis fan...
... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-21 USB910) 1-10 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-20 1-18 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_ 1~6) 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Power, CPU and chassis fan...
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... the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. 2. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-7 Position the APU above the socket such that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- Carefully insert the APU into the...°-100° angle. otherwise, the APU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The APU fits in completely. 3. 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket.
... the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. 2. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-7 Position the APU above the socket such that you use a APU designed for AMD® A- & E2- Carefully insert the APU into the...°-100° angle. otherwise, the APU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The APU fits in completely. 3. 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for the FM1 socket.
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Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. When the APU is locked. 6.
Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. When the APU is locked. 6.
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Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-9 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with ... the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink...
Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-9 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with ... the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink...
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...base. DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. Hardware monitoring errors can ...occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM...
...base. DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. Hardware monitoring errors can ...occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM...
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... recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in... higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC ...
... recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in... higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC ...
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... socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DIMM notch 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining...
... socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DIMM notch 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining...
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... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. Replace the... install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-13 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software...
... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. Replace the... install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-13 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software...
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... the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. See page 1-18 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM...
... the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. See page 1-18 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM...
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...8226; The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors... (USB) ports are not jumpers! Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). 7. Insufficient air ...
...8226; The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors... (USB) ports are not jumpers! Power, CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). 7. Insufficient air ...
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8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the ...
8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the ...