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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
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... does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Suite II - 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...
... does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Suite II - 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...
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... 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. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!...installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard!
... 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. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!...installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard!
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... 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 enhanced system control - New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for complete insight. ...information and troubleshooting - It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. New upgrade! Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop...
... 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 enhanced system control - New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for complete insight. ...information and troubleshooting - It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. New upgrade! Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop...
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... component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove 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 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug...
... component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove 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 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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... 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 54 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 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...
... 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 54 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 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...
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Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The APU fits in place. otherwise, the APU will not fit in one correct orientation. ...
Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The APU fits in place. otherwise, the APU will not fit in one correct orientation. ...
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... with the heatsink package. When the APU is locked. 6. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer 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 plug this connector. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that...
... with the heatsink package. When the APU is locked. 6. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer 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 plug this connector. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that...
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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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module ...
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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module ...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using... reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Hold down and reboot the system...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using... reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Hold down and reboot the system...
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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 . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB)...jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ...
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 . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB)...jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ...
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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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the ..., ensuring that the 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 motherboard connector labeled...
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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the ..., ensuring that the 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 motherboard connector labeled...
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...plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget 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. Speaker ...inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. 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 +12V DC...
...plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget 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. Speaker ...inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. 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 +12V DC...
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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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and...
... 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 for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and...
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PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_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 2-pin ... activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD...
PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_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 2-pin ... activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD...
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...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 Sound playback is... Product introduction The S/PDIF module 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 ...
...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 Sound playback is... Product introduction The S/PDIF module 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 ...
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... module to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V 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...
... module to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V 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...
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...USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go...
...USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go...
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... recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press...Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
... recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press...Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...