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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:xx:xx]...2-11...
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:xx:xx]...2-11...
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...WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Where to complete a task. Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you .... Example: ++ Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and...
...WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Where to complete a task. Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you .... Example: ++ Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and...
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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 Update ...
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 Update ...
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... is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in variety of useful profiles ...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 It allows you to open ...
... is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in variety of useful profiles ...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 It allows you to open ...
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... update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 b. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Click Update...
... update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 b. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Click Update...
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... the onscreen instructions to the USB port. 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] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click...
... the onscreen instructions to the USB port. 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] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click...
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... port. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks...
... port. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks...
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... 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 the USB port. 3. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD... and single partition. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Please select boot device SATA:...
... 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 the USB port. 3. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD... and single partition. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Please select boot device SATA:...
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Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename...
Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename...
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... BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Updating the BIOS file 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX...
... BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Updating the BIOS file 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. We recommend to always... failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST • • To enter BIOS Setup after POST...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. We recommend to always... failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST • • To enter BIOS Setup after POST...
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...] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information 2.8.1 Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2 This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Allows you to update BIOS > ASUS EZ Flash...
...] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information 2.8.1 Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2 This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Allows you to update BIOS > ASUS EZ Flash...