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... 2-22 2.7 Boot menu 2-23 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-23 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-23 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-23 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-24 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-24 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-24 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-24 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-24...
... 2-22 2.7 Boot menu 2-23 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-23 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-23 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-23 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-24 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-24 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-24 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-24 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-24...
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If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using an adapter ...If the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before ...
If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using an adapter ...If the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before ...
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... 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at ...APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at the back panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Suite II - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH southbridge...
... 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at ...APU frequency tuning from 90MHz up to 300MHz at the back panel) ASUS Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Suite II - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH southbridge...
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F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 ...x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.6, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS v2.6 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 Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm...
F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 ...x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.6, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS v2.6 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 Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm...
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... - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only)... than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with rendering speed, eliminating the need to...
... - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only)... than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with rendering speed, eliminating the need to...
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...settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update ...to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos ...
...settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update ...to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos ...
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... R2.0 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL 14 13 2 12 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. USB device ...(4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-25 1-23 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9.
... R2.0 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL 14 13 2 12 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. USB device ...(4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. AMD FM1 socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-25 1-23 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9.
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
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... 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
... 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
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KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under... jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS.
KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under... jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS.
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...if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or... RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal ...
...if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or... RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal ...
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... connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that you want to...
... connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that you want to...
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...the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to download then click...package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the ...
...the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to download then click...package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the ...
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.../Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑...
.../Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑...
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... then press . 5. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. CAP (for F1A55-M LX R2.0) or F1A55MP2.CAP (for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB...
... then press . 5. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. CAP (for F1A55-M LX R2.0) or F1A55MP2.CAP (for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB...
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...; and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive...
...; and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive...
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... you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to ...1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE: 05/07/2012 Update ROM ...
... you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to ...1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE: 05/07/2012 Update ROM ...
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... CMOS and reset the motherboard to your data or system. Refer to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press...
... CMOS and reset the motherboard to your data or system. Refer to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press...
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... program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority ...priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the ...
... program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority ...priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the ...
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... the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation ...power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version ...
... the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation ...power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version ...