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...: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you complete a task. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself...
...: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you complete a task. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself...
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... / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS 3+2 Phase Power Design Network iControl ASUS EPU ASUS AI Suite II ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS TurboV ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high quality conductive polymer (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS...
... / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS 3+2 Phase Power Design Network iControl ASUS EPU ASUS AI Suite II ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS TurboV ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high quality conductive polymer (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS...
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...(9.6in) VGA USB34 LAN_USB12 COM CHA_FAN AUDIO RTL 8111F Super I/O F2A55-M LK PLUS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 AMD® A55 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 USB56 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield...
...(9.6in) VGA USB34 LAN_USB12 COM CHA_FAN AUDIO RTL 8111F Super I/O F2A55-M LK PLUS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 AMD® A55 SB_PWR SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 USB56 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield...
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...no more confusion of Line-in one small, energy-efficient design to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 It features Dualchannel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s interface speed and 6 x SATA...ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ...
...no more confusion of Line-in one small, energy-efficient design to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-1 It features Dualchannel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s interface speed and 6 x SATA...ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ...
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... on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F2A55-M LK PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that came with the component. • Before...
... on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F2A55-M LK PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that came with the component. • Before...
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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 rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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 rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. F2A55-M LK PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for F2A55-M LK PLUS only. 12 3 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI KBPWR USBPW1-4 SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA 3 USB34 16 COM LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO 5 RTL 8111F Super I/O F2A55-M LK PLUS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 USB56...
The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for F2A55-M LK PLUS only. 12 3 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI KBPWR USBPW1-4 SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA 3 USB34 16 COM LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO 5 RTL 8111F Super I/O F2A55-M LK PLUS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 USB56...
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... socket 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) 3. Standby power LED...
... socket 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS APU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) 3. Standby power LED...
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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 F2A55-M LK PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK 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 F2A55-M LK PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK 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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... (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. F2A55-M LK PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A55-M LK PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...
... (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. F2A55-M LK PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A55-M LK PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...
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... you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. USB device wake-up ... lead for each USB port; Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these ...
... you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-21 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. USB device wake-up ... lead for each USB port; Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 F2A55-M LK PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these ...
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... VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LK PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to...
... VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-23 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LK PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to...
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...;compliant power 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 GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS +3 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts... +3 Volts PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you intend to...
...;compliant power 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 GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS +3 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts... +3 Volts PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you intend to...
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... AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT connector ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-25 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing ... RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables...
... AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT F2A55-M LK PLUS LPT connector ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-25 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing ... RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND F2A55-M LK PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables...
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...warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the...the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground Reset F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 +HDLED RESET F2A55-M LK PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off ...
...warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the...the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground Reset F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 +HDLED RESET F2A55-M LK PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off ...
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+5V SPDIFOUT GND 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-27 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition ... high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. F2A55-M LK PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the ...
+5V SPDIFOUT GND 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS F2A55-M LK Series 1-27 Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition ... high definition front panel audio module to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. F2A55-M LK PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the ...
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...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, ... then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 10.
...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND F2A55-M LK PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 F2A55-M LK PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, ... then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI F2A55-M LK PLUS F2A55-M LK PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 10.
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... 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard...utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F2A55MLK.CAP (for F2A55-M LK) or F2A55MKP.CAP (for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the ... 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the...
... 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard...utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F2A55MLK.CAP (for F2A55-M LK) or F2A55MKP.CAP (for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the ... 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the...
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... them. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55-M LK PLUS VER: 0301 DATE: 07/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A55MKP.CAP 8390656 2012-07-13 17:30:48 Note...
... them. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55-M LK PLUS VER: 0301 DATE: 07/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A55MKP.CAP 8390656 2012-07-13 17:30:48 Note...