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series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-1 series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® ...your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LK R2.0 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 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! Thank you start...
series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-1 series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® ...your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LK R2.0 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 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! Thank you start...
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...) information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Moreover, you can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory information, detecting ... period to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can prioritize your favorite software easily by power surges from damage ...
...) information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Moreover, you can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory information, detecting ... period to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can prioritize your favorite software easily by power surges from damage ...
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... the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR F1A55-M LK R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LK R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any...
... the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR F1A55-M LK R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LK R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any...
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... (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-8 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 53 6 18.6cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN DVI SOCKET FM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1... (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 ...
... (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-8 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 53 6 18.6cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN DVI SOCKET FM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1... (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 ...
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5. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-9 You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down ... heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the APU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU.
5. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-9 You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down ... heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the APU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU.
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... 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 3.
... 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 3.
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DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F SS ELPIDA ...-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-15 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7...
DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F SS ELPIDA ...-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-15 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7...
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... the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Failure to do not need to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards...
... the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Failure to do not need to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards...
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...on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the...-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the ...
...on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the...-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the ...
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... not jumpers! DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LK R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-21
... not jumpers! DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LK R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-21
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... details. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in ... ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23
... details. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in ... ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23
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... port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. By default, this connector. See section 2.5.5 Onboard ... capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN...
... port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. By default, this connector. See section 2.5.5 Onboard ... capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN...
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...can install to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item ... screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS)....
...can install to display their respective menus. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item ... screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS)....
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...Exit DATE: 04/23/2012 F1A55MLK.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 Help Info VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Go to... the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest...
...Exit DATE: 04/23/2012 F1A55MLK.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 Help Info VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Go to... the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest...
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... and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS... 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update ...
... and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS... 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update ...
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... after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the...
... after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the...
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... an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front Panel Type HD...;: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
... an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front Panel Type HD...;: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
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.... • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu...
.... • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu...
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... Voltage 1.500V Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen...
... Voltage 1.500V Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen...
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... [auto] using the keyboard and press . CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0
... [auto] using the keyboard and press . CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0