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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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai...
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.... • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ... must press two or more information Refer to select. Used to complete a task. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or...
.... • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ... must press two or more information Refer to select. Used to complete a task. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or...
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xi F1A55-M LX 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....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 Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21...
xi F1A55-M LX 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....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 Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21...
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...to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU ... you to use software package. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. ErP ready The ...
...to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU ... you to use software package. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. ErP ready The ...
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...installation. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Select 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. c. The Drivers menu appears...launch the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the FTP site...
...installation. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Select 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. c. The Drivers menu appears...launch the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the FTP site...
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... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series b. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the...
... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series b. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the...
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... updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS file. 3. Press...
... updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS file. 3. Press...
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... hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Booting the system in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as...
... hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Booting the system in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as...
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... than eight 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, press any key to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not...
... than eight 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, press any key to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not...
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... screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu 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...
... screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu 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...
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... the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the ...Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. The BIOS screens include navigation...
... the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the ...Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. The BIOS screens include navigation...
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... Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence ...BIOS settings. Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for special functions. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. EFI BIOS...
... Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence ...BIOS settings. Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for special functions. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. EFI BIOS...