Asus F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 User Manual

1.11 Software support
1.11.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows
®
XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install
the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows
®
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows
®
Vista
Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and
system stability.
1.11.2 Support DVD information
The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD
automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and
Contact tabs to display their respective menus.
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to
display Support DVD/
motherboard information
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Asus F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2250 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM1
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD A, AMD E2
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Power fan connector	No
Number of SATA II connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	0
Controller interface type	AMD A55 FCH
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Cooling type	Passive
Certification	RoHS\\r ErP Ready
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	AMD A55
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
RAID levels	0, 1, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II
Graphics card	Radeon HD 6000
DirectX version	11
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu
PCI Express slots version	2.0
PCI Express configurations	1x1, 1x4, 1x16
Trial software	Antivirus
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	ASUS utilities\\r ASUS Update
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111E
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	UEFI
ACPI version	3.0
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	213 mm
Width	244 mm