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Contents 1.11 Software support...1-27 1.11.1 1.11.2 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS information 2.2 2.3 BIOS setup program...2-7 Main menu...2-11 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 2.4.9 2.4.10 2.4.11 2.4.12 System Language [English]...2-11 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]...2-11 System Time [xx...
Contents 1.11 Software support...1-27 1.11.1 1.11.2 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS information 2.2 2.3 BIOS setup program...2-7 Main menu...2-11 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 2.4.9 2.4.10 2.4.11 2.4.12 System Language [English]...2-11 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]...2-11 System Time [xx...
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... ASUS hardware and software products. Used to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. If you must press two or more information 1. 2. Where to complete a task. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus...
... ASUS hardware and software products. Used to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. If you must press two or more information 1. 2. Where to complete a task. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus...
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... 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Industry leading 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Suite II - vDRAM: 95...
... 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Industry leading 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Suite II - vDRAM: 95...
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...F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 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 utilities ASUS ...
...F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 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 utilities ASUS ...
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... Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This...
... Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This...
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... the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires...ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to use software package. It allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS F1A55-M LX...
... the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires...ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to use software package. It allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS F1A55-M LX...
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... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT SOCKET FM1 VGA 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR SATA3G_6 LAN1_USB12 USBPW1-6 USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E 14 SATA3G_5 7 SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC SATA3G_4 8 Super I/O PCI1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2... 7 ALC 887 PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 32Mb SATA3G_1 BIOS USB1112 USB910 USB78 SPEAKER AAFP SPDIF_OUT F_PANEL 13 2 12 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-19 1-19...
... DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT SOCKET FM1 VGA 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR SATA3G_6 LAN1_USB12 USBPW1-6 USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E 14 SATA3G_5 7 SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC SATA3G_4 8 Super I/O PCI1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2... 7 ALC 887 PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 32Mb SATA3G_1 BIOS USB1112 USB910 USB78 SPEAKER AAFP SPDIF_OUT F_PANEL 13 2 12 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-19 1-19...
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... card: Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. When using PCI cards on the slot. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and... for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage ...
... card: Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. When using PCI cards on the slot. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and... for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage ...
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC F1A55-M LX PLUS 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the ... provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode ...; Connect a chassis fan 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....
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC F1A55-M LX PLUS 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the ... provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode ...; Connect a chassis fan 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....
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.... Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 1 2 2 3 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) +5V (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4.... ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-6 1 2 2 3 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, 3-pin USBPW7-12) +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USBPW7-12 1 2 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS USB...
.... Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 1 2 2 3 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) +5V (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4.... ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-6 1 2 2 3 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, 3-pin USBPW7-12) +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS USBPW7-12 1 2 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS USB...
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... in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series GND ... RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk ...
... in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series GND ... RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk ...
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...High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L NC 1-25 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) F1A55-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio... > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. Connect one end of Sound playback is purchased separately. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/...
...High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L NC 1-25 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) F1A55-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio... > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. Connect one end of Sound playback is purchased separately. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/...
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...instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an... is a utility that allows you to launch the AI Suite II utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place the support DVD in the future. Click Update button from ...
...instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an... is a utility that allows you to launch the AI Suite II utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place the support DVD in the future. Click Update button from ...
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... Flash Utility and press to complete the updating process. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. Updating from file, then click Next. File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS Help Info VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab...
... Flash Utility and press to complete the updating process. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. Updating from file, then click Next. File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS Help Info VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab...
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... 32/16 format and single partition only. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS file. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). To ensure system compatibility and stability...
... 32/16 format and single partition only. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS file. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). To ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... (optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to 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 DOS environment 1. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Download...
... (optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to 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 DOS environment 1. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Download...
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... alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. Press...
... alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. Press...
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... screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 A: ...for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down...
... screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 A: ...for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down...
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...section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Press the reset button on how to the default value. We recommend ...to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the power button to...
...section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Press the reset button on how to the default value. We recommend ...to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the power button to...
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BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot ...all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode F1A55-M LX PLUS BIOS Version : 0202 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Exit/Advanced ...
BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot ...all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode F1A55-M LX PLUS BIOS Version : 0202 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Exit/Advanced ...