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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10...
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Profile 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-... 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-22 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-22 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-23 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-23 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-23...
Profile 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-... 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-22 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-22 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-23 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-23 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-23...
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... any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using , contact...
... any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using , contact...
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...are subject to change without notice. Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not... 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - F1A55-M LK R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal ...
...are subject to change without notice. Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not... 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - F1A55-M LK R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal ...
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...button, the software currently in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. Moreover, you can prioritize... one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. New upgrade! Auto PPPoE network ...
...button, the software currently in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. Moreover, you can prioritize... one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. New upgrade! Auto PPPoE network ...
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...-efficient products through product design and innovation to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...PC's loading. AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to ...
...-efficient products through product design and innovation to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...PC's loading. AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to ...
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...9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents ...SATA3G_1~4) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-19 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 14.
...9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents ...SATA3G_1~4) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-19 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 14.
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... necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between ...the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. See...
... necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between ...the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. See...
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For system failure due to pins 2-3. F1A55-M LK R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LK R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the ... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
For system failure due to pins 2-3. F1A55-M LK R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LK R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the ... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
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... USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 This feature requires an...
... USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 This feature requires an...
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... Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 ... GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. If...
... Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 ... GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. If...
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...connector, then install the module to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L... to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition...
...connector, then install the module to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L... to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition...
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...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. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save ... a. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation...
...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. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save ... a. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation...
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...] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the...
...] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the...
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... to switch to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. The system requires you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format...
... to switch to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. The system requires you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format...
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...USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Welcome to the USB port. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot ...to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not be...
...USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Welcome to the USB port. 2. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot ...to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not be...
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... utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LK R2.0 VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
... utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LK R2.0 VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
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...damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you do not press... then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure ...
...damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you do not press... then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure ...
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EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LK R2.0 BIOS Version : 0305 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced... drag or keyboard to navigate to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� ...2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. ...
EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LK R2.0 BIOS Version : 0305 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced... drag or keyboard to navigate to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� ...2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. ...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode The ... button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode The ... button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar...