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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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...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 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x D-Sub output... tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at the back panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - 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...
...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 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x D-Sub output... tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at the back panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - 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...
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...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. Thank you start installing the 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! ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new ...
...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. Thank you start installing the 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! ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new ...
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...hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with...; 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. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for enhanced system control ...
...hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with...; 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. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for enhanced system control ...
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..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
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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 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... 1-11 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8. 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. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 54 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN...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...
... 1-11 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8. 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. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 54 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN...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...
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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. Position the APU above the socket such that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with AMD® ...
Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 2. Position the APU above the socket such that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with AMD® ...
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... on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the APU. 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. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with...
... on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the APU. 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. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with...
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... you fail to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. DO NOT forget...
... you fail to the connector on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. DO NOT forget...
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...2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the ...setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...
...2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to default values. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the ...setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...
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...CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 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 computer by pressing a key on the ...500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting 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. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can...
...CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 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 computer by pressing a key on the ...500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting 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. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can...
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... the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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...
... the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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...
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...allows you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 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... and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend 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 orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not...
...allows you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 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... and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend 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 orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not...
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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 [RAID]. See section...
... 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 [RAID]. See section...
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PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read ... the chassis-mounted reset button 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 system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted...
PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read ... the chassis-mounted reset button 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 system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted...
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...See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 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 avail of...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 front panel...
...See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 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 avail of...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 front panel...
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... 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. 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 Connect...
... 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. 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-27 Connect...
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... EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. b. 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 DATE: 05/07/2012 F1A55MP2.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Help Info VER: 0303 DATE: 05...
... EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. b. 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 DATE: 05/07/2012 F1A55MP2.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Help Info VER: 0303 DATE: 05...
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.... 6. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that allows you press 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. •...using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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 USB flash disk ...
.... 6. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that allows you press 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. •...using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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 USB flash disk ...