Asus A55M-A Specifications

MotherboardA55M-E

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionA55M-EPlace this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, st

ASUS A55M-E1-31.2.3 Motherboard layoutA55M-EKBPWRPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI1SPDIF_OUTALC887AAFPCPU_FANCHA_FANLithium CellCMOS PowerSuperI/OAUDIODIGI+VRMRTL81

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionEnsure that you use an APU designed for the FM2 socket. The APU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force th

ASUS A55M-E1-5431.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install t

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction53 4To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly1 2354

ASUS A55M-E1-71.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM socket

ASUS A55M-E1-91.4.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBA

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

ASUS A55M-E1-111.5.4 PCI Express x1 slotThis motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the

iiE8265First EditionApril 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS A55M-E1-132. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors3 4257 69 81101. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse

ASUS A55M-E1-15To congure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.6.

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from

ASUS A55M-E1-173. 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

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction4. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System powe

ASUS A55M-E1-196. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.The S/P

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

ASUS A55M-E1-211.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports 32-bit Windows® XP, 32-bit/64-bit Windows® Vista, 3

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guid

ASUS A55M-E2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the

2-2Chapter 2: Getting startedThe ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its fe

ASUS A55M-E2-3• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into A55ME.CAP.• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be

2-4Chapter 2: Getting started3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number.4. At the FreeD

ASUS A55M-E2-53. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Ente

2-6Chapter 2: Getting startedUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running oper

ASUS A55M-E2-7• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gu

ASUS A55M-E2-92.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an ove

2-10Chapter 2: Getting startedScroll down to display the following items:

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

ASUS A55M-E2-112.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious when changi

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items

ASUS A55M-E2-132.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to dis

A55M-EA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f

A-2AppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry

A55M-EA-3REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the

A-4AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A55M-EA-5DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate W

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

vi(continued on the next page)A55M-E specications summaryAPU AMD Socket FM2 A-series/Athlon™ Series ProcessorsAMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0 supportM

viiA55M-E specications summaryStorage / RAID AMD® A55 FCH: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD conguratio

viiiA55M-E specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.BIOS 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS

ASUS A55M-E1-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a