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... attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. E6812 First Edition (V1) August 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of this information. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...
... attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. E6812 First Edition (V1) August 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of this information. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 ASUS Exclusive Features...1-2 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-4 Motherboard overview...1-5 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-5 Screw holes...1-5 Motherboard layout...1-6 Layout contents...1-6 Installing the APU...1-7 Installing the ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 ASUS Exclusive Features...1-2 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-4 Motherboard overview...1-5 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-5 Screw holes...1-5 Motherboard layout...1-6 Layout contents...1-6 Installing the APU...1-7 Installing the ...
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F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary APU AMD® A- & E2- AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non- series accelerated processors with max. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.asus...Refer to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz (16:10) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with 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 ...
F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary APU AMD® A- & E2- AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non- series accelerated processors with max. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the market. ** Refer to www.asus...Refer to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz (16:10) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with 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 ...
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... 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB...
... 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB...
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xi F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x... connector 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 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) BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor...
xi F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x... connector 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 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) BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor...
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...motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with PCI specifications. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. To...SCSI cards, and other cards that you intend to the card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting... support. PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17
...motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with PCI specifications. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. To...SCSI cards, and other cards that you intend to the card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting... support. PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17
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...the connectors completely fit. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS Speaker connector 3. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you... Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure ...that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. These connectors ...
...the connectors completely fit. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS Speaker connector 3. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you... Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure ...that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. These connectors ...
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... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND F1A55-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394...
... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND F1A55-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394...
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... for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Navigation keys General help At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Submenu items.... A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys...
... for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Navigation keys General help At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Submenu items.... A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys...
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... increase the CPU and VRM thermal. APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] 2.4.12 Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Load-line Calibration [Auto] 2.4.13 [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets...system performance. The values range from 2.5000V to set the APU (Accelerated Processor Unit) 1.2V voltage. APU Spread Spectrum [Auto] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to 1.8000V with a 0.1V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage,...
... increase the CPU and VRM thermal. APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] 2.4.12 Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Load-line Calibration [Auto] 2.4.13 [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets...system performance. The values range from 2.5000V to set the APU (Accelerated Processor Unit) 1.2V voltage. APU Spread Spectrum [Auto] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to 1.8000V with a 0.1V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage,...
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... Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Aug. 30, 2011 Ver. 110101 Declaration Date: Aug. 30, 2011 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators EN 60950-1:2006 EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-05) EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05) EN...1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX, F1A55-M LX PLUS Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature : _____ TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard F1A55-M LX, F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)...
... Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Aug. 30, 2011 Ver. 110101 Declaration Date: Aug. 30, 2011 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators EN 60950-1:2006 EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-05) EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05) EN...1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : F1A55-M LX, F1A55-M LX PLUS Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature : _____ TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard F1A55-M LX, F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)...