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... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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...) Digital Power Control for top network program in use - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - F2A55 specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - ASUS EPU - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 -
...) Digital Power Control for top network program in use - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - F2A55 specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - ASUS EPU - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 -
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button 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi F2A55 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS...
button 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi F2A55 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS...
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... Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 PCIEX16_2 AMD® A55 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 64Mb BIOS PCI3 COM CLRTC USB78 USB910 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SB_PWR USB1112 PANEL SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ASUS F2A55 motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above are...
... Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 PCIEX16_2 AMD® A55 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 64Mb BIOS PCI3 COM CLRTC USB78 USB910 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SB_PWR USB1112 PANEL SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ASUS F2A55 motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above are...
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...launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you with the ASUS OC profiles for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to patch memory issues, ... 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you the adrenaline rush of real-time...
...launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you with the ASUS OC profiles for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to patch memory issues, ... 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you the adrenaline rush of real-time...
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... devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS F2A55 1-3 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to their default...
... devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS F2A55 1-3 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to their default...
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... 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. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system... an IRQ to use . 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the...
... 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. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system... an IRQ to use . 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the...
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... include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A55 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A55 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot ...the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing ...
... include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: F2A55 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) F2A55 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot ...the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing ...
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.... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. ASUS F2A55 1-27 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only...174; XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 ...
.... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. ASUS F2A55 1-27 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only...174; XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 ...
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... details. • The front panel audio I/O module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55 SPDIF_OUT F2A55 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS F2A55 1-29 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. AGND... audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector.
... details. • The front panel audio I/O module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F2A55 SPDIF_OUT F2A55 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS F2A55 1-29 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. AGND... audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector.
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... memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. function. switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 1.10 Onboard LEDs ...MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS F2A55 1-31 function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! The...
... memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. function. switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 1.10 Onboard LEDs ...MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS F2A55 1-31 function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! The...
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.... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS F2A55 1-33 The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that ...you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1/ Windows® 8 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS...
.... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS F2A55 1-33 The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that ...you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1/ Windows® 8 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS...
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... 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 the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The Specials menu appears...; This utility is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the future....
... 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 the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The Specials menu appears...; This utility is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the future....
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... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet...
... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet...
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... system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 F2A55.CAP. • The BIOS file in the...
... system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 F2A55.CAP. • The BIOS file in the...
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... USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the...
... USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F2A55 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the...
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...and prompts you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55 VER: 5008 DATE: 08/09/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A55.CAP 8390656 2012-08-19 17:30:48 ...
...and prompts you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55 VER: 5008 DATE: 08/09/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F2A55.CAP 8390656 2012-08-19 17:30:48 ...
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...USB mouse is connected to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you failed to guide you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55 We recommend to always shut down the system properly ...from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match...
...USB mouse is connected to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you failed to guide you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55 We recommend to always shut down the system properly ...from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match...
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...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 Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the...selected mode on the right hand side Displays the Advanced mode menus • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) ...
...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 Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the...selected mode on the right hand side Displays the Advanced mode menus • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) ...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click ... 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 2....
... Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F2A55 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click ... 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 2....