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... is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
... is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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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. F2A55 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port...
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. F2A55 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port...
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...256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS F2A55 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP ready The ...product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which...
...256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS F2A55 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP ready The ...product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which...
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...BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. F2A55 F2A55... allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch to enhance system performance.
...BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. F2A55 F2A55... allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch to enhance system performance.
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Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is for updates. ASUS F2A55 1-33 Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled ...3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1/ Windows® 8 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS update may be required to support Windows® 8. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ...
Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is for updates. ASUS F2A55 1-33 Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled ...3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1/ Windows® 8 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • BIOS update may be required to support Windows® 8. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ...
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... is a utility that allows 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. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab...
... is a utility that allows 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. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab...
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... port. 2. Before you wish to the Folder Info field. 6. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Always update the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55 c. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Insert the USB flash...
... port. 2. Before you wish to the Folder Info field. 6. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Always update the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS F2A55 c. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Insert the USB flash...
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... a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F2A55.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that...
... a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F2A55.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that...
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...the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Before updating BIOS 1. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI:...ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash...
...the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Before updating BIOS 1. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI:...ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash...
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... connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55 VER: 5008 DATE: 08/09/2012...
... connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F2A55 VER: 5008 DATE: 08/09/2012...
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...for this option only if you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. ...ensure optimum performance. If you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55 Do this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails...
...for this option only if you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. ...ensure optimum performance. If you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS F2A55 Do this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails...
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...on the selected slot. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-30 ASUS F2A55 For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the... Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from ...
...on the selected slot. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-30 ASUS F2A55 For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the... Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from ...