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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-22 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-22 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai...
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...that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you complete...complete a task. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in this guide...
...that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you complete...complete a task. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in this guide...
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xi F1A55-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors ...x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
xi F1A55-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors ...x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
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... through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to personalize your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line ...by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 eliminates the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to open the system ...
... through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to personalize your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line ...by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 eliminates the need to switch back and forth between different utilities. AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to open the system ...
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... the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to complete the installation. The AI...
... the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to complete the installation. The AI...
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.../End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LE Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. Before you...
.../End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LE Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. Before you...
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... corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. The...
... corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. The...
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... switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LE 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD...
... switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LE 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD...
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...continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD:... Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done!
...continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD:... Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done!
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BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LE Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER...
BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LE Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER...
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...system compatibility and stability. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS... force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. ...BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS...under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure optimum...
...system compatibility and stability. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS... force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. ...BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS...under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure optimum...
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...recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The ... of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. EFI BIOS Utility - Press [Enter] to display the submenu. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LE Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes...
...recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The ... of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. EFI BIOS Utility - Press [Enter] to display the submenu. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LE Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes...