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... SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 AAFP AMD® A55 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of the above items is damaged or...
... SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 AAFP AMD® A55 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of the above items is damaged or...
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...ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processor with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK2 PLUS... only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability...
...ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processor with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F2A55-M LK2 PLUS... only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability...
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...; Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F2A55-M LK2 PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before...
...; Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR F2A55-M LK2 PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F2A55-M LK2 PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! F2A55-M LK2 PLUS ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 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 LK2 PLUS only. 1 KBMS 2 3 4 5 17.3cm(6.8in) ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 ...F2A55-M LK2 PLUS RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3G_1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 6 ALC887 Super I/O PCI1 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 7 AAFP F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 1 10 98 7 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2...
The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for F2A55-M LK2 PLUS only. 1 KBMS 2 3 4 5 17.3cm(6.8in) ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 ...F2A55-M LK2 PLUS RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3G_1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 6 ALC887 Super I/O PCI1 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 7 AAFP F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 1 10 98 7 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2...
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... 1-11 1-25 1-20 1-26 1-26 1-28 1-28 1-27 1-27 1-4 1-23 1-21 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 5. F2A55-M LK2 PLUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin...
... 1-11 1-25 1-20 1-26 1-26 1-28 1-28 1-27 1-27 1-4 1-23 1-21 1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with AMD® Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 5. F2A55-M LK2 PLUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CPU socket FM2 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin...
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DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 LK2 PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK2 PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-11 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 LK2 PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B F2A55-M LK2 PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-11 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). 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 support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DVI-D port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT ...
... (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). 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 support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DVI-D port. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT ...
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... PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LK2 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 6. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •... Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F2A55-M LK2 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 6. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •... Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC F2A55-M LK2 PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-27 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the serial port module... the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC F2A55-M LK2 PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-27 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the serial port module... the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK2 PLUS). • The BIOS file ...in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www...
...reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for F2A55-M LK2 PLUS). • The BIOS file ...in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www...
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... GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : F2A55-M LK2 PLUS, F2A55-M LK2 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendices A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This...
... GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : F2A55-M LK2 PLUS, F2A55-M LK2 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendices A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This...