Asus A55BMPLUSCSM manual

Motherboard A55BM-A/USB3[...]

ii E8663 Second Edition Sept. 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchas[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv Package contents .....................................................................[...]

iv Safety information Electrical safety T o 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 c[...]

v 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 Y our product package may include optional documenta[...]

vi (continued on the next page) A55BM-A/USB3 specications summary APU AMD ® FM2+ Socket for AMD ® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors AMD ® T urbo Core T echnology 3.0 support Supports APU up to 4 cores • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD ® APU support list. Chipset AMD ® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Memory 2 x DDR3 DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133 / 1[...]

vii A55BM-A/USB3 specications summary Storage / RAID AMD ® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD congurations LAN Realtek ® 81 1 1G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Audio Realtek ® ALC887-VD 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to suppo[...]

viii A55BM-A/USB3 specications summary Specications are subject to change without notice. Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports (3-jack) Internal I/O conne[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed T ake 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 [...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction A55BM-A/USB3 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout A55BM-A/USB3 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 F_PANEL SPEAKER USBPWF COM CLRTC KB_USBWB USB56 USB34 AAFP SPDIF_OUT ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN BATTERY Super I/O ALC 887 RTL 8111G ASM 1042 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR 22.6cm(8.9in) AMD ® A55 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you use an APU designed for the FM2+ 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! 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for AMD ® A-series accelerated p[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-5 4 3 1.3.2 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 . 1 2 T o install the APU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5 3 4 T o uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 5 4[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The 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[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the [...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-9 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM B A[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-1 1 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. IRQ assignments [...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 4. Hold down the < Del > key during [...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-13 3. Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB device wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an A TX power supply that can supply at least 1A on t[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker . In the 4, 6, and 8-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port co[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, and 4-pin CHA_F AN) Conn ect th e fan c ables to the fan co nnector s on t he moth erboar d, ensuring that t he blac k wire of eac h cabl e match es the ground pin o f the c onnect or. • The CPU_F AN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for an A TX power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • We recommend that yo[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-17 3. Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G 1~6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 conguration through the onboard controller . • Th[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , [...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-19 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately . • 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 capabil[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480Mbps connectio[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 1-21 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® Vista / 64-bit Windows ® V ista /Windows ® XP / Windows ® 7 / 64-bit Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8 /64-bit Windows ® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features[...]

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ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update you[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest B[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS T o recover the BIOS: 1. T urn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utili[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 3. Select the USB ash drive as the boot device. The DOS screen appears. Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: A55BM-A/USB3 V[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-5 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update. 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for referen[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-7 • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. CPU Volt. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects t[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7 . Me[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-9 Adding items to My Favorites T o add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. 2. Press <F4> on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page. Y ou cannot add the following [...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-1 1 2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you instal[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power statu[...]

ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 2-13 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.9 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can [...]

A55BM-A/USB3 A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This eq[...]

A-2 Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Opera[...]

A55BM-A/USB3 A-3 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable [...]

A-4 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Co[...]

A55BM-A/USB3 A-5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Conforms to the following specifications: FC C Pa rt 15 , Su bpa rt B, [...]