Asus A55BM-A/USB3 Bedienungsanleitung

MotherboardA55BM-A/USB3

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionA55BM-A/USB3Place this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboa

ASUS A55BM-A/USB31-31.2.3 Motherboard layoutA55BM-A/USB3PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI1F_PANELSPEAKERUSBPWFCOMCLRTCKB_USBWBUSB56 USB34AAFPSPDIF_OUTATX12VEATXPWRC

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 t

ASUS A55BM-A/USB31-5431.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you ins

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

ASUS A55BM-A/USB31-71.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socket

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 A55BM-A/USB31-91.4.3 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 A55BM-A/USB31-111.5.4 PCI Express x1 slotThis motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply wit

iiE8511First EditionJuly 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionTo erase the RTC RAM:1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (def

ASUS A55BM-A/USB31-133. Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB device wake

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out

ASUS A55BM-A/USB31-151.7.2 Internal connectors1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan

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 A55BM-A/USB31-173. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial AT

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

ASUS A55BM-A/USB31-196. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.T

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

ASUS A55BM-A/USB31-211.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® Vista / 64-bit Windows® Vista /Windo

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guid

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS A55BM-A/USB32-1BIOS information22.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case y

2-2Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before

ASUS A55BM-A/USB32-3Recovering the BIOSTo recover the BIOS:1. Turn on the system.2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash driv

2-4Chapter 2: Getting started3. Select the USB ash drive as the boot device. The DOS screen appears.Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le usi

ASUS A55BM-A/USB32-53. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press &l

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

ASUS A55BM-A/USB32-7• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only

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

ASUS A55BM-A/USB32-9Adding items to My FavoritesTo add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:1. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you wa

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

2-10Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pro

ASUS A55BM-A/USB32-112.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the sett

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

ASUS A55BM-A/USB32-132.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items:Scroll d

2-14Chapter 2: Getting started2.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <E

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-5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corpo

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)A55BM-A/USB3 specications summaryAPU AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processorsAMD® Turbo Core Tech

viiA55BM-A/USB3 specications summaryStorage / RAID AMD® A55 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD con

viiiA55BM-A/USB3 specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Back Panel I/O ports1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)1 x PS/2 keybo

ASUS A55BM-A/USB31-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or ch