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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black sockets and silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS F1A55-M LX3 AMD A55 motherboard Socket FM1 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX

SKU CH-2A5G-ZVJNB

Micro ATX board with Socket FM1, AMD A55 chipset and DDR3 memory up to 32GB

  • CPU socketSocket FM1
  • ChipsetAMD A55
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Socket FM1 fits AMD APUs directly
  • AMD A55 chipset provides core platform features
  • DDR3 memory support up to 32GB total capacity
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact builds
  • 100% full inspection performed before shipping

Socket FM1 platform for AMD APU builds

The ASUS F1A55-M LX3 is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the AMD A55 chipset and Socket FM1. It targets builders assembling systems with compatible AMD APUs that fit this socket. The board supports up to 32GB of DDR3 memory across its DIMM slots.

DDR3 memory ceiling and SATA storage limits

Memory capacity tops out at 32GB using DDR3 modules, so larger kits will not be recognised. Storage devices connect through SATA ports provided by the A55 chipset, which defines the maximum throughput for hard drives and SATA SSDs attached to this board.

Straightforward Micro ATX installation

The Micro ATX form factor fits standard mounting points in compatible cases, and the package includes a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and an I/O back panel. Missing accessories such as additional cables or a manual can leave first-time builders guessing front-panel header pinouts.

How it compares

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Price $44.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineASUS F1A55-M LX3
Model nameASUS F1A55-M LX3
Processor
CPU socketSocket FM1
ChipsetAMD A55
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 32GB DDR3 limit or a lower capacity kit for this board?

The board supports up to 32GB of DDR3 memory; install the full amount if your workload needs it, otherwise a smaller matched kit will work fine.

What does the 32GB maximum mean once the board is installed in a system?

You can populate the DDR3 slots with modules totalling 32GB, giving the operating system and applications that much physical memory to use.

Which interface does the AMD A55 chipset provide for storage and what does it cap?

The chipset provides SATA ports for drives; the practical throughput ceiling is the SATA link speed of the connected device.

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