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... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter...
... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter...
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... features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS 3+2 Phase Power Design Network iControl ASUS EPU ASUS AI Suite II ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high quality conductive polymer (F2A55-M LK2 PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
... features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM ASUS 3+2 Phase Power Design Network iControl ASUS EPU ASUS AI Suite II ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high quality conductive polymer (F2A55-M LK2 PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
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... Cell CMOS Power ALC887 Super I/O PCI1 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 AAFP AMD® A55 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xi
... Cell CMOS Power ALC887 Super I/O PCI1 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 AAFP AMD® A55 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 F_PANEL ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xi
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... a diverse range of applications, from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most precise power delivery. It offers a total system-wide ...more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures ...
... a diverse range of applications, from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most precise power delivery. It offers a total system-wide ...more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures ...
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...C.P.R. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-3 It allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file.... AI Suite II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB storage device that allows you...
...C.P.R. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-3 It allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file.... AI Suite II With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB storage device that allows you...
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... EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN F2A55-M LK2 PLUS RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3G_1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 6 ALC887 Super I/O PCI1 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 7 AAFP F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 1 10 98 7 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models. The package...
... EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN F2A55-M LK2 PLUS RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3G_1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_2 6 ALC887 Super I/O PCI1 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR SPDIF_OUTCOM1USBPW5-8 USB78 SPEAKER CLRTC USB56 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 7 AAFP F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 1 10 98 7 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 Motherboard layout F2A55-M LK2 Series motherboards include F2A55-M LK2 PLUS and F2A55-M LK2 models. The package...
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Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use . 4. Otherwise, ... and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and...
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use . 4. Otherwise, ... and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and...
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...For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on...when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters...
...For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on...when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. F2A55-M LK2 PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters...
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... USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK2 PLUS USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK2 PLUS USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature. When you set this jumper... supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. F2A55-M LK2 PLUS KBPWR 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on...
... USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK2 PLUS USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F2A55-M LK2 PLUS USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature. When you set this jumper... supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. F2A55-M LK2 PLUS KBPWR 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on...
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... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you are using... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 1-24 Chapter...
... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you are using... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 1-24 Chapter...
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...8226; If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the ... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect a high ...
...8226; If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the ... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55-M LK2 PLUS SPDIF_OUT F2A55-M LK2 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect a high ...
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...or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating ... is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to install If Autorun is for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs ...
...or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS and drivers updates are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating ... is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to install If Autorun is for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs ...
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...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 update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the ...support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X....
...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 update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the ...support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X....
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... from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series Reboot the system when the update process is...
... from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series Reboot the system when the update process is...
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... devices for F2A55-M LK2 PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in ...the removable device into F2A5MLK2.CAP (for F2A55-M LK2) or F2A5MK2P.CAP (for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility ...
... devices for F2A55-M LK2 PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in ...the removable device into F2A5MLK2.CAP (for F2A55-M LK2) or F2A5MK2P.CAP (for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility ...
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...prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on a single partition. 2. Boot your computer. Please select boot device:...and a USB flash drive formatted using defaults 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment. The succeeding...
...prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on a single partition. 2. Boot your computer. Please select boot device:...and a USB flash drive formatted using defaults 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment. The succeeding...
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... screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55-M LK2 PLUS VER: 0201 DATE: 07/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...have disconnected them. Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO...
... screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55-M LK2 PLUS VER: 0201 DATE: 07/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...have disconnected them. Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO...
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...can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to... button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on...
...can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to... button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.7 Jumpers on...
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...system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. Refer to... the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for details. The default ...
...system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. Refer to... the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for details. The default ...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55-M LK2 Series Refer to configure the BIOS settings.