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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary ix 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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary ix 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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the APU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink ...
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...Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the LIano APU Supports D-Sub with max. Integrated...less than 3GB. AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non- F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® A- & E2- resolution up to 1920 x 1600...
...Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the LIano APU Supports D-Sub with max. Integrated...less than 3GB. AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non- F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® A- & E2- resolution up to 1920 x 1600...
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... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - 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...
... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - 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...
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F1A55-M LX 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 ... 12V power 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) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
F1A55-M LX 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 ... 12V power 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) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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...accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-1 This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in... 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. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
...accelerates data transfer rate up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-1 This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in... 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. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
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...High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Ai Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that demand far...DRAM information. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. 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...
...High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Ai Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that demand far...DRAM information. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. 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...
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...-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. This is European Union... settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in different ...
...-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. This is European Union... settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in different ...
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... that came with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching 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
... that came with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching 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
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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 chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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 chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes 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...
...-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...
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F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Position the APU above the socket such that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an ... orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 The APU fits only in only one correct orientation. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging...
F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Position the APU above the socket such that the APU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an ... orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7 The APU fits only in only one correct orientation. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. 5. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN ...
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the APU. 5. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN ...
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... that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-9 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the...
... that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-9 Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the...
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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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Ensure that the retention bracket is ...
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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Ensure that the retention bracket is ...
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...A* B* • • DDR3-2200(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors KINGMAX Part No. Voltage 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-11 Size SS/DS Chip Brand FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Timing - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a...be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. F1A55-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install ...
...A* B* • • DDR3-2200(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors KINGMAX Part No. Voltage 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-11 Size SS/DS Chip Brand FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Timing - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a...be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. F1A55-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2250(O.C.)MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install ...
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... 2GB SS/DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Micron Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 9HF22D9KPT J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108BFSE...
... 2GB SS/DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Micron Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron 9GF22D9KPT 9HF22D9KPT J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108EDSE-DJ-F J1108BFSE...
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... the expansion card. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion...
... the expansion card. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion...
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... (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
... (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
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...power to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW1-6 12...up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a...
...power to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW1-6 12...up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a...