Asus F1A55-M LX3 User Manual

F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series

• F1A55-M LX3 R2.0

• F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

Motherboard

E7476 First Edition

June 2012

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ......................................................................................................... vi

F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specications 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 contents ...............................................................................1-7

1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ............................................................ 1-7

1.4.1 APU installation ...............................................................................1-8

1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...................................1-9

1.5 System memory .......................................................................................... 1-11

1.5.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 1-11

1.5.2 Memory congurations ..................................................................1-12

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................1-17

1.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................................... 1-18

1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................................1-18

1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................................... 1-18

1.6.3 PCI slot .........................................................................................1-18

1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................................1-18

1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................................1-18

1.7 Jumpers.......................................................................................................1-19

1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................1-21

1.8.1 Rear panel ports ...........................................................................1-21

1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................................1-22

1.9 Software support ........................................................................................ 1-28

1.9.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................1-28

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

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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................................ 2-2

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................................2-3

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ....................................................................... 2-4

2.2 BIOS setup program .....................................................................................2-6

2.3 Main menu ................................................................................................... 2-10

2.3.1 System Language [English] .......................................................... 2-10

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .......................................................2-10

2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................................2-10

2.3.4 Security .........................................................................................2-10

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................ 2-12

2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] .............................................................2-13

2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] .............................................................2-13

2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] ..................................................................... 2-13

2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ............................................2-13

2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control ...................................................................2-14

2.4.6 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM ........................................................................2-14

2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] ...........................................................2-15

2.4.8 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+] ........................................................2-15

2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto] .................................................................... 2-15

2.4.10 APU Spread Spectrum [Auto] ....................................................... 2-15

2.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................... 2-16

2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................................2-16

2.5.2 SATA Conguration ....................................................................... 2-17

2.5.3 USB Conguration ........................................................................ 2-18

2.5.4 NB Conguration ...........................................................................2-18

2.5.5 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................................... 2-18

2.5.6 APM ..............................................................................................2-19

2.5.7 Network Stack ............................................................................... 2-20

2.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................................. 2-21

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...................... 2-21

2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] ............2-21

2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................................2-21

2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..................2-22

2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................................2-22

2.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................... 2-23

2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................................... 2-23

2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...........................................................2-23

2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] .......................................................2-23

2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ........................................... 2-24

2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................................2-24

2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy] .................... 2-24

2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] ..................................................2-24

2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities ....................................................................2-24

2.7.9 Boot Override ................................................................................ 2-24

2.8 Tools menu .................................................................................................. 2-25

2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................................2-25

2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................................2-25

2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information ................................................................. 2-25

2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................................2-26

Appendices

Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3

Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

• before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

• for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

• power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

• could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

• sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

• technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals

• that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power

• cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

• slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

• where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

• technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. .

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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APU AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD

Chipset AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2)

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

Graphics Integrated AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics in the LIano APU

Expansion slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot

Storage / RAID AMD® A55 FCH southbridge:

6000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM1 package

DirectX® 11 support

AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support*

* The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support depends on the APU

types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list.

2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered non- ECC

DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 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.

** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors

List).

*** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows®

32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We

recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.

Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1600 @60Hz

Supports Microsoft® DirectX 11

1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot

1 x PCI slot

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,

and JBOD congurations

LAN Qualcomm Atheros® 8161 Gigabit LAN controller

Audio Realtek® ALC887 3-jack 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC*

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an

8-channel audio output.

USB AMD® A55 FCH southbridge:

- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel)

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ASUS unique features 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

Special features 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (F1A55-M LX3

Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

Internal I/O connectors

BIOS 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM

Support DVD Drivers

Form factor uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.3 in (22.6 cm x 18.5 cm)

PLUS R2.0 only)

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x COM port

1 x D-Sub output port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

3 x Audio jacks

2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

1 x Front panel audio connector

4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

1 x System panel connector

1 x Internal speaker connector

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

BIOS 2.6

ASUS utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

Specications are subject to change without notice.

Package contents

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

USB78 USB56

F_PANEL

SPEAKER

KBPWR

USBPW1-4

USBPW5-8

CLRTC

AAFP

ATX12V

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

ALC 887

AR 8161

EPU

32Mb BIOS

SB_PWR

22.6cm(8.9in)

AMD

A55

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SATA3G_4SATA3G_3

SATA3G_1

SATA3G_2

AUDIO

KBMS

LAN_USB12

USB34

18.5cm(7.3in)

VGA

COM1

SOCKET FM1

User Manual

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard 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 your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

Product introduction

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics

This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processor with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit)

combines processing power and advanced DirectX 11 graphics in one small, energy-efcient

design to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s.

AMD® A55 (Hudson D2) FCH Chipset

AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support 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 high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1.1.2 ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM

Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential

ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to great value motherboards to better serve a wider range of user needs. Based on technology developed for high performance ASUS products, Hybrid DIGI+ VRM on ASUS motherboards with the AMD A55 chipset allows

APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-dened proles. The unique design offers a broad range of adjustable power options to create more headroom for exible system tuning. Boosted by world-renowned ASUS quality, it creates

an all-round platform for a diverse range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and productivity, all with improved multitasking.

* Hybrid DIGI+ VRM functions are also available in FM1 socket compatible CPUs.

EPU

Energy Efciency All Around

Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current

PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.

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1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

Network iControl

Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience.

* The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems.

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-controlled intuitive

graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,

providing you with more exibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the

traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2.2 TB.

ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:

• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey

• F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

• ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and

helping with difcult POST situations.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU).

AI Suite II

With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing environment.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS

le using the bundled support DVD or a USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le.

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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. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP

requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirements in regards to energy

consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-

efcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the

product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.2 Before you proceed

SB_PWR

Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Onboard LED

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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1.3 Motherboard overview

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

1.3.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated 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.

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis.

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1.3.3 Motherboard layout

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

USB78 USB56

F_PANEL

SPEAKER

KBPWR

USBPW1-4

USBPW5-8

CLRTC

AAFP

ATX12V

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

ALC 887

AR 8161

EPU

32Mb BIOS

SB_PWR

22.6cm(8.9in)

AMD

A55

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SATA3G_4SATA3G_3

SATA3G_1

SATA3G_2

AUDIO

KBMS

LAN_USB12

USB34

18.5cm(7.3in)

VGA

COM1

SOCKET FM1

53 41 632

8911 1012132

F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboards include F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 and F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 models. The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3.4 Layout contents

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 CPU socket FM1

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20

2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) 1-20

3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-22

4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-23

5. AMD FM1 socket 1-7

6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-11

7. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 1-24

8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25

9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-23

10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-4

11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-27

12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19

13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-26

1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)

This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics.

Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM1 socket. The APU ts in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU!

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1.4.1 APU installation

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.5 System memory

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

1.5.1 Overview

This motherboard comes 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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1

Channel B DIMM_B1

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