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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM 1-1 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout ... 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
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM 1-1 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout ... 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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...1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** R efer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 8 x ...174; Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the front panel to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN ...
...1066 MHz memory modules * The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** R efer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 8 x ...174; Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the front panel to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN ...
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... BIOS Support DVD Form factor EPU AI Suite II Anti-Surge ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Network iControl ASUS MyLogo 2 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (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...
... BIOS Support DVD Form factor EPU AI Suite II Anti-Surge ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Network iControl ASUS MyLogo 2 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (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...
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... PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AAFP PCI1 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb BIOS AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact ...
... PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AAFP PCI1 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb BIOS AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact ...
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... with improved multitasking. * Hybrid DIGI+ VRM functions are also available in one small, energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in FM1 socket compatible CPUs....rate up to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-...
... with improved multitasking. * Hybrid DIGI+ VRM functions are also available in one small, energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-1 This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in FM1 socket compatible CPUs....rate up to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-...
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... European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment...
... European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment...
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... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with...
... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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... (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 7 PCIEX16 AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SATA3G_2 ALC 887 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 AAFP BIOS...
... (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 7 PCIEX16 AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SATA3G_2 ALC 887 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 AAFP BIOS...
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...; Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 The APU fits in only one correct orientation. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 8. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD...
...; Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-7 The APU fits in only one correct orientation. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 8. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD...
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To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-9 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-9 1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Part No. Check with the retailer ... information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to...
F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Part No. Check with the retailer ... information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to...
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...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.35V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V - • • • • • • • • • • ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-15 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-GBECO(XMP...
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.35V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V - • • • • • • • • • • ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-15 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-GBECO(XMP...
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1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-17
1.5.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-17
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... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap...
... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap...
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... or disable the keyboard wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. otherwise, the system would not power up ...
... or disable the keyboard wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. otherwise, the system would not power up ...
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... to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer to a headphone or a speaker. This port allows Gigabit connection to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21 This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line...
... to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer to a headphone or a speaker. This port allows Gigabit connection to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-21 This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line...
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... ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2...
... ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2...