Asus F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 User Manual Page 1

MotherboardF1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series • F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 • F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

xPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI1USB78 USB56F_PANELSPEAKERKBPWRUSBPW1-4

1.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsAMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboa

1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive FeaturesNetwork iControlNetwork iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure

1.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

1.3 Motherboard overview1.3.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientati

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutF1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI1USB78 USB56F_PANELSPEAKERKBPWRUSBPW1-4USBPW5-8CLRTCAAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANLit

1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD®

1.4.1 APU installation1432Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8

1253 41.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsin

iiE7476First EditionJune 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly53142Chapter 1: Product introduction1-10

1.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module ha

1.5.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may install varying memor

DDR3-1333MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*A-Dat

DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS

DDR3-1600MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*A-Data AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support:• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory conguration.• B*:

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-17

1.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

1.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, ti

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2–3 (+5VSB)

1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connec

6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Un

2. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system bee

4. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives an

5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin conn

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capabili

7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then in

1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you nee

iv2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...2-22.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...

2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site n

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the B

2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS c

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running o

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes fro

2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

v2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ...2-242.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legac

2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when chang

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal

2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.4.5 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode][Offset Mode] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value.CPU Offset Mode S

2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malf

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17AMD PowerNow function [Enabled]Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disable

2-18 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.5.3 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Atheros Lan [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the Atheros LAN controller.[Disabled] Disables the Atheros LAN controller.Ath

2-20 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesPower On By RTC [Disabled][Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the ite

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-212.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays t

viSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-22 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesCPU Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se

2-24 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during th

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discar

F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

A-2AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from d

F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesA-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894

A-4AppendicesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corpora

F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesA-5DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address:

viiWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe AS

viii(continued on the next page)F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specications summaryAPU AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD

ixF1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.ASUS unique features EPUAI Suite IIAnti-SurgeASUS UE