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... frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.003125V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55...
... frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at 0.003125V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55...
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... graphics in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for F1A55-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX Series motherboard! series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard...
... graphics in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for F1A55-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX Series motherboard! series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard...
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...sharing is facilitate by power surges from damage caused by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. 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...effects 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. ...
...sharing is facilitate by power surges from damage caused by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. 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...effects 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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... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. F1A55-M LX PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach...
... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. F1A55-M LX PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach...
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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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. F1A55-M LX PLUS ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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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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... the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. The APU fits in place. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Carefully insert the APU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the APU into... gold triangle matches the socket corner with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The APU fits only in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7
... the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. The APU fits in place. F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS CPU socket FM1 2. Carefully insert the APU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the APU into... gold triangle matches the socket corner with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. The APU fits only in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-7
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... motherboard. You can occur if you fail to secure the APU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU...
... motherboard. You can occur if you fail to secure the APU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU...
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... in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the module base. 5. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention...
... in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the module base. 5. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention...
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.... • We recommend that you to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to pins 1-2. 3. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
.... • We recommend that you to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to pins 1-2. 3. F1A55-M LX PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
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... lead, and a corresponding setting 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 +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. 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 • The USB...
... lead, and a corresponding setting 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 +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. 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 • The USB...
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... labeled CHA_FAN 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. DO... NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, 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...
... labeled CHA_FAN 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. DO... NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, 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...
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...boot up. • We recommend that you are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS Speaker connector 3. 2. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system...supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC F1A55-M LX PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts...
...boot up. • We recommend that you are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS Speaker connector 3. 2. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system...supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC F1A55-M LX PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts...
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... 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 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 ...(7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-23 4. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD...
... 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 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 ...(7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-23 4. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD...
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5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ... is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to...
5. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The HD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ... is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ground Reset +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to...
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... one end of Sound playback is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is 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 the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this... this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to configure the setting. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-25
... one end of Sound playback is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is 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 the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this... this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to configure the setting. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-25
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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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26...
.... 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26...
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...Utility and press to the USB port. 2. 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 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility....
...Utility and press to the USB port. 2. 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 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility....
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...and then press . 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. ... the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 3. The system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the...
...and then press . 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. ... the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 3. The system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the...