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Motherboard F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series • F1A55-M LX R2.0 • F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0
Motherboard F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series • F1A55-M LX R2.0 • F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0
F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 User's Manual
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... F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS ... does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - vDRAM: 95-step Memory voltage ...
... F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS ... does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - vDRAM: 95-step Memory voltage ...
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...motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and ...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. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory...
...motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and ...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. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory...
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...frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - New upgrade! New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly ... 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 motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for complete insight.
...frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - New upgrade! New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly ... 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 motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for complete insight.
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... with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 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 This is a reminder that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON...
... with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 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 This is a reminder that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. 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 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-22 1-8 1-11 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8. Digital audio connector ...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...
... (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. 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 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-22 1-8 1-11 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8. Digital audio connector ...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...
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.... 3. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Ensure that...
.... 3. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. DO NOT force the APU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Ensure that...
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You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. When ... in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector!
You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. When ... in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector!
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DO NOT forget to the retention module base. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets...
DO NOT forget to the retention module base. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets...
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Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as ... (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...
Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as ... (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...
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...up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. When you set... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature.
...up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. When you set... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature.
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...the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. 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. COM port. USB 2.0 ports 5... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan ...
...the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. 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. COM port. USB 2.0 ports 5... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan ...
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...become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. 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 +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts +12V DC ... at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The speaker allows you are 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...
...become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. 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 +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts +12V DC ... at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The speaker allows you are 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...
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... RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors, set...
... RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors, set...
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PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power ... to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 System panel connector...
PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power ... to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 System panel connector...
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... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition... This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting.
... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition... This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the setting.
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... 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 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then...
... 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 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then...
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... it. Updating from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. 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...
... it. Updating from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. 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...
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... fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to the optical...
... fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to the optical...