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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...
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...
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Profile 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-... 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-22 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-22 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-23 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-23 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-23...
Profile 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-... 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-22 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-22 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-23 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-23 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-23...
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...keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you detect ...the motherboard. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. ...
...keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you detect ...the motherboard. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. ...
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... network bandwidth domination for top network program in (22.6 cm x 18.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 form factor: 8.9 in x 7.3 in use -
... network bandwidth domination for top network program in (22.6 cm x 18.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 form factor: 8.9 in x 7.3 in use -
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... -click on downloads. 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) ...feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Users can be pre-scheduled to run in a ...
... -click on downloads. 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) ...feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Users can be pre-scheduled to run in a ...
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...different utilities. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the... into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with no need to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet ...
...different utilities. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the... into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with no need to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet ...
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...panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 53 6 18.6cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN DVI SOCKET FM1 ... R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. ...
...panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 53 6 18.6cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN DVI SOCKET FM1 ... R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. ...
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... do not need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the card... and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card.
... do not need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the card... and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card.
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...which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. F1A55-M LK R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LK R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the... steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can ...
...which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. F1A55-M LK R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LK R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the... steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can ...
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...1A on the keyboard. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-...up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS...
...1A on the keyboard. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-...up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS...
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In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration...RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors...
In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration...RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors...
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...8226; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LK R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LK R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 6. If you want to connect an ...
...8226; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LK R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LK R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 6. If you want to connect an ...
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... that comes with the motherboard package. The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update...
... that comes with the motherboard package. The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update...
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... allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Before you to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder...
... allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Before you to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder...
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...4. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. You... can cause system boot failure! Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and ...
...4. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. You... can cause system boot failure! Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and ...
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... prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single...
... prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single...
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.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Are you 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...
.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Are you 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...
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... this motherboard apply for this option only if you see 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 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after...
... this motherboard apply for this option only if you see 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 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after...
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EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LK R2.0 BIOS Version : 0305 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz)...Standard mode Turbo mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when...To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. The default screen for details. You can be used under two ...
EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LK R2.0 BIOS Version : 0305 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz)...Standard mode Turbo mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when...To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. The default screen for details. You can be used under two ...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio ...ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker ... screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio ...ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker ... screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0