ASUS A55BM-PLUS

ASUS A55BM-PLUS
A55 motherboard with FM2+ Socket boosts integrated graphics on all APUs and features intuitive UEFI BIOS

- GPU Boost -Unlock integrated graphics performance for up to 30% boost
- ASUS 5X PROTECTION - All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability
- Fan Xpert 2 - Comprehensive controls for the perfect cool and quiet balance
- New UEFI BIOS – Friendlier, easier, and more intuitive with helpful info added
- USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support) - 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0

CPU

AMD Socket FM2+ Athlon/A- Series Processors
Supports CPU up to 4 cores
Supports AMD® Turbo Core 3.0 Technology
* Refer to www. asus. com for CPU support list

Chipset

AMD A55 FCH (Hudson D2)

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O. C. )/2250(O. C. )/2200(O. C. )/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory
* The Max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 16GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www. asus. com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.

Graphic

Integrated AMD Radeon R/HD8000/HD7000 Series Graphics in the A-Series APU
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz*1
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
AMD® Dual Graphics technology support *2

Multi-GPU Support

Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) *3
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
1 x PCI

Storage

AMD A55 FCH (Hudson D2) chipset :
6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), dark brown
Support Raid 0, 1, 10, JBOD

LAN

Realtek® 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio

Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *4
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

USB Ports

ASMedia® ASM1042 controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
AMD A55 FCH (Hudson D2) chipset :
10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)

Special Features

ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 + 2 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- TurboV EVO
- GPU Boost
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Network iControl
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot

Operating System Support

Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® Vista , 32bit/64bit
Windows® XP , 32bit

Back I/O Ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x parallel port connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x GPU Boost switch(es)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Accessories

User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)

BIOS

64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Support Disc

Drivers, ASUS utilities, ASUS Update, Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.2 inch ( 24.4 cm x 23.4 cm )

Note

*1:Only FM2+ APU can support up to 4096 x 2160 resolution display via HDMI port.
*2:Refer to http://www. amd. com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphi cs/Pages/dual-graphics. aspx#3 for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology.
*3:Only FM2+ Processors can support PCIe3.0.
*4:Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.