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... FCH voltage at the back panel) ASUS Unique Technology - F1A55-M LX 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 mid-board, 6 ports at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - Anti-Surge Protection...
... FCH voltage at the back panel) ASUS Unique Technology - F1A55-M LX 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 mid-board, 6 ports at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Protect 3.0 (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Power Design - Anti-Surge Protection...
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... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • F1A55-M LX Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS and F1A55-M LX two models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features...Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Chapter...
... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS F1A55-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • F1A55-M LX Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX PLUS and F1A55-M LX two models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features...Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Chapter...
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...; Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the smoothness of their operating system. UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express ... with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. ...
...; Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the smoothness of their operating system. UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express ... with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. ...
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... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. F1A55-M LX PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. F1A55-M LX PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
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F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis.
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...-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 AUDIO 14 RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 7 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78...
...-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 AUDIO 14 RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 7 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78...
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... lift it fits in completely. 3. otherwise, the APU will not fit in place. The APU fits only in only one correct orientation. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. DO NOT force the...
... lift it fits in completely. 3. otherwise, the APU will not fit in place. The APU fits only in only one correct orientation. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. DO NOT force the...
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... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7.
... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7.
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... to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base...
... to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base...
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... jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot...
... jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot...
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..., power supply in sleep mode. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • ... low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 ...
..., power supply in sleep mode. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up • ... low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 ...
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... Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LX PLUS fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. Insufficient air flow inside...is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. COM port. These are for better thermal environment. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-21 To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to the fan connectors. USB...
... Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LX PLUS fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. Insufficient air flow inside...is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. COM port. These are for better thermal environment. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-21 To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to the fan connectors. USB...
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...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use an...+5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts F1A55-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for...
...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use an...+5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts F1A55-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for...
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... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-23 In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot...
... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-23 In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot...
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...Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET... F1A55-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot ...
...Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET... F1A55-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot ...
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...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 ... item in the BIOS to configure the setting. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-25 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 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of...
...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 ... item in the BIOS to configure the setting. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-25 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 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of...
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.... 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 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 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any...
.... 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 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 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any...
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...from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0202 Folder Info 08/03/11 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08.../03/2011 F1A55MLP.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS Help Info VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Before you to the USB port. 2.
...from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0202 Folder Info 08/03/11 02:27p 4194304 Exit DATE: 08.../03/2011 F1A55MLP.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS Help Info VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Before you to the USB port. 2.
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... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS ... stability, we recommend that allows you to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to...
... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS ... stability, we recommend that allows you to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to...