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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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...less than 3GB. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® A-...(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™...
...less than 3GB. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® A-...(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™...
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... not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - vCore...panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive ...
... not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - vCore...panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive ...
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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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... of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are 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...
... of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are 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...
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...Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to great value motherboards to use functions, with no need to avoid network clogging and long-waits on ASUS motherboards with ease. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-3 The Network iControl feature... does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the...
...Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to great value motherboards to use functions, with no need to avoid network clogging and long-waits on ASUS motherboards with ease. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-3 The Network iControl feature... does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the...
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... damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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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 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-20...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 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-20...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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.... Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. You can occur if you fail to secure the APU. 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. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is... cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab 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 When the APU is locked. 6.
.... Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. You can occur if you fail to secure the APU. 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. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is... cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab 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 When the APU is locked. 6.
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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 DO NOT forget to the retention module base. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. The ...
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 DO NOT forget to the retention module base. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. The ...
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...;o�n��t�h�e� motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from a memory module. F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Timing - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may... You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS...
...;o�n��t�h�e� motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from a memory module. F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Timing - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may... You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS...
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...; • - - • • - - • • - - • • 9 - • • 8 - • • 9 - • • - - • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • - - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-15 Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A Hynix Kingmax Kingmax KINGMAX Kingmax Kingmax KINGMAX Kingmax ELPIDA Hynix ELPIDA KTC ELPIDA - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C...
...; • - - • • - - • • - - • • 9 - • • 8 - • • 9 - • • - - • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • - - • • - - • • - - • • ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-15 Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A Hynix Kingmax Kingmax KINGMAX Kingmax Kingmax KINGMAX Kingmax ELPIDA Hynix ELPIDA KTC ELPIDA - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C...
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... on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM...
... on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM...
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... (C.P.R) feature. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. 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. 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...
... (C.P.R) feature. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. 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. 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...
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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 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. 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 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone...
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...with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23 2. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you to fit these connectors in ...pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed 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. Find the proper ...
...with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23 2. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you to fit these connectors in ...pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed 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. Find the proper ...
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5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ... the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 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. Connect the chassis power...
5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ... the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 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. Connect the chassis power...
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...USB_P12USB_P12+ 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 these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. 8. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
...USB_P12USB_P12+ 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 these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. 8. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
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... of updating itself through the Internet. 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 Always update the utility to enable it. Go to ...
... of updating itself through the Internet. 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 Always update the utility to enable it. Go to ...