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... software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. The source code will not be much obliged if you encounter any problems in receipt of alteration is authorized in this manual may or may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS...
... software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. The source code will not be much obliged if you encounter any problems in receipt of alteration is authorized in this manual may or may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS...
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... 1-11 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots 1-18 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-18 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-18 1.6.3 PCI slot 1-18 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-18 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-18 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
... 1-11 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots 1-18 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-18 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-18 1.6.3 PCI slot 1-18 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-18 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-18 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
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.... ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Qualcomm Atheros® 8161 Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 3-jack 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* * Use a chassis with max...
.... ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Qualcomm Atheros® 8161 Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 3-jack 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* * Use a chassis with max...
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... (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Front panel audio connector 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version...
... (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Front panel audio connector 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version...
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.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and...
.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and...
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... not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration...
... not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration...
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... PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. For system failure...
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. For system failure...
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... each USB port; 2. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
... each USB port; 2. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
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... supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. 6. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...
... supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. 6. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...
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... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
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... complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
... complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
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... BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX3...
... BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX3...
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... F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A5MLX3. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup...
... F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A5MLX3. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup...
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....0 Series Do not save them on the USB flash drive. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
....0 Series Do not save them on the USB flash drive. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
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.... See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
.... See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... > Network Stack Monitor Exit Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX3...
... > Network Stack Monitor Exit Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX3...
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... Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set the OnChip SATA Channel item to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to [RAID]. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Legacy ROM] Select this option when using legacy operating systems. [UEFI DRIVER] Select this item is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set the OnChip SATA Channel item to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to [RAID]. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Legacy ROM] Select this option when using legacy operating systems. [UEFI DRIVER] Select this item is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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...;. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Atheros LAN controller. Atheros Rom [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the +5VSB lead. IRQ=3] 2.5.6 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system...
...;. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Atheros LAN controller. Atheros Rom [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the +5VSB lead. IRQ=3] 2.5.6 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system...
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... CPU and motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature 45� ºC /� +11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 4515 RPM Chassis Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.384 V 3.3V Voltage +3.280 V 5V Voltage +5.126 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Boot...
... CPU and motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature 45� ºC /� +11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 4515 RPM Chassis Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.384 V 3.3V Voltage +3.280 V 5V Voltage +5.126 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Boot...