F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 User's Manual
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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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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary viii 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 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary viii 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 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink ...
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...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are available in ... 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary APU ...
...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are available in ... 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary APU ...
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AI Suite II - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - vDRAM: 95... Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at the back panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - 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...
AI Suite II - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - vDRAM: 95... Frequency Selection): - APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at the back panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - 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...
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F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio ... power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.6, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio ... power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.6, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... supports AMD® A- & E2- 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 processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The layout illustrations in...
... supports AMD® A- & E2- 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 processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The layout illustrations in...
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...long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one-step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-3 Moreover, you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by world-renowned...developed for a diverse range of user needs. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to great value motherboards to better serve a wider range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and ...
...long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one-step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-3 Moreover, you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by world-renowned...developed for a diverse range of user needs. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to great value motherboards to better serve a wider range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and ...
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... onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, switch off...
... onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, switch off...
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... DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 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 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112...) 12. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. 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
... DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 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 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112...) 12. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. 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
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... cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 5. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this...
... cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 5. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this...
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... on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. 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
... on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. 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
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... does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be about 3GB or less. F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs ...default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Check with the retailer to get the...
... does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be about 3GB or less. F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs ...default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Check with the retailer to get the...
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...; • - - • • - - • • - - • • 9 - • • 8 - • • 9 - • • - - • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • - - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-15 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. PSC A3P1GF3FGF PSC A3P1GF3FGF RiDATA N/A SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - G.SKILL...
...; • - - • • - - • • - - • • 9 - • • 8 - • • 9 - • • - - • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • - - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-15 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. PSC A3P1GF3FGF PSC A3P1GF3FGF RiDATA N/A SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - G.SKILL...
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... the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-17
... the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-17
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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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Turn ... CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter...
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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Turn ... CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter...
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... Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-21 Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone...
... Speaker Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-21 Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone...
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...Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts +12V DC +12V DC GND GND +5 Volts GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you... for details. The plugs from the power supply 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 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23
...Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts +12V DC +12V DC GND GND +5 Volts GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you... for details. The plugs from the power supply 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 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23
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...Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power ...8226; 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 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR ...
...Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power ...8226; 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 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR ...
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...+ GND NC 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 the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27...
...+ GND NC 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 the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27...
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... Internet. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. 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...
... Internet. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. 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...