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... polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks (8-channel) (continued on the next page) ix AI Suite II - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
... polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks (8-channel) (continued on the next page) ix AI Suite II - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 and F1A55-M LX R2.0 models. series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 and F1A55-M LX R2.0 models. series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon...
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... frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with rendering speed, eliminating ...information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This...
... frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with rendering speed, eliminating ...information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This...
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... cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or...
... cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or...
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...DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA 3 USB34 USBPW1-6 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887... AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-25 1-23 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 ...
...DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA 3 USB34 USBPW1-6 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887... AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-25 1-23 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 ...
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... to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to...
... to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the APU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to...
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... down the retention bracket lock on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation...
... down the retention bracket lock on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation...
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F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM ... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...
F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM ... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper...
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...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2....0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. This port is for...
...ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2....0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. This port is for...
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.../PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use ...and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +3 Volts GND PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby...
.../PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use ...and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +3 Volts GND PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby...
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Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power....drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This ...
Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power....drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This ...
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... USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening... at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
... USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening... at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
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...To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 05/07/12 02:27p ...8390656 Exit DATE: 05/07/2012 F1A55MP2.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Help Info VER: 0303 DATE: 05/07/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file...
...To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 05/07/12 02:27p ...8390656 Exit DATE: 05/07/2012 F1A55MP2.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Help Info VER: 0303 DATE: 05/07/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file...
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... system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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...
... system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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...
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...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX R2.0, F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2...Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : F1A55-M LX R2.0, F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 conform with part 15 of the following ...
...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX R2.0, F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2...Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : F1A55-M LX R2.0, F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 conform with part 15 of the following ...