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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 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. 1 2 34 53 6 18.5cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN COM1 SOCKET FM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN Super I/O USBPW1-4 AUDIO F1A55-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 7 PCIEX16 AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SATA3G_2 ALC 887 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 32Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 AAFP BIOS SPEAKER 2 13 12 11 10 98 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	6
F1A55-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary	8
Package contents	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 Special features	11
1.1.1 Product highlights	11
1.1.2 ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM	11
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	12
1.2 Before you proceed	14
1.3 Motherboard overview	15
1.3.1 Placement direction	15
1.3.2 Screw holes	15
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.3.4 Layout contents	17
1.4 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)	17
1.4.1 APU installation	18
1.4.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation	19
1.5 System memory	21
1.5.1 Overview	21
1.5.2 Memory configurations	22
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.6 Expansion slots	28
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.6.3 PCI slot	28
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot	28
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.7 Jumpers	29
1.8 Connectors	31
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	31
1.8.2 Internal connectors	32
1.9 Software support	38
1.9.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.9.2 Support DVD information	38
Chapter 2: BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	41
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	42
2.2 BIOS setup program	44
2.3 Main menu	48
2.3.1 System Language [English]	48
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	48
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	48
2.3.4 Security	48
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	50
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	51
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	51
2.4.3 APU Multiplier [Auto]	51
2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	51
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	52
2.4.6 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM	52
2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	53
2.4.8 VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+]	53
2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	53
2.4.10 APU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	53
2.5 Advanced menu	54
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	54
2.5.2 SATA Configuration	55
2.5.3 USB Configuration	56
2.5.4 NB Configuration	56
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	56
2.5.6 APM	57
2.5.7 Network Stack	58
2.6 Monitor menu	59
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	59
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	59
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	59
2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	60
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	60
2.7 Boot menu	61
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	61
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	61
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	61
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	62
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	62
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	62
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	62
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	62
2.7.9 Boot Override	62
2.8 Tools menu	63
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	63
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	63
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	63
2.9 Exit menu	64
Appendices	65
Notices	65