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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 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai...
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 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai...
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... 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: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - F1A55-M LK R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX...
... 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: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - F1A55-M LK R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX...
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... screen. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you 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 contains the latest...
... screen. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you 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 contains the latest...
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... you wish to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the popup menu. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. The AI...
... you wish to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the popup menu. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. The AI...
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... 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Before you to enable it. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder Info 04/23/12 02:27p 8390656 Exit...[Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Go to the Tool menu ...
... 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Before you to enable it. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder Info 04/23/12 02:27p 8390656 Exit...[Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Go to the Tool menu ...
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Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in...
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in...
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... and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0
... and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0
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... 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 VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLK.CAP 8390656 2012-04-23 17:30...updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? When BIOS update...
... 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 VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLK.CAP 8390656 2012-04-23 17:30...updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? When BIOS update...
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... Press the power button to turn the system off 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 If you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering... section 1.9 Jumpers on . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this ...
... Press the power button to turn the system off 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 If you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering... section 1.9 Jumpers on . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this ...
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... Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-24 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Load from the same memory...
... Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-24 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Load from the same memory...