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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-22 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-22 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 1-22 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-22 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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...: ++ viii Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide This user guide contains the... information you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS...
...: ++ viii Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide This user guide contains the... information you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS...
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F1A55-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors ... 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
F1A55-M LE specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors ... 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
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...and forth between different utilities. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to adjust ...the CPU fan speed according to their default settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices ...
...and forth between different utilities. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to adjust ...the CPU fan speed according to their default settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices ...
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... the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update 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 to restore...
... the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update 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 to restore...
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...ROM File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LE Help Info VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LE To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the Open window,... then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
...ROM File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LE Help Info VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LE To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the Open window,... then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
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...BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS...The system requires you to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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 ...
...BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS...The system requires you to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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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...format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1....only. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LE When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you to ...
...format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1....only. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LE When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you to ...
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... ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that...
... ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that...
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...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LE Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...under the Exit menu. Are you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for ...
...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LE Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...under the Exit menu. Are you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for ...
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..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend ...on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. ...
..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend ...on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. ...
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... to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LE Load from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. The Setup Profile Status items... show Not Installed if no profile is created. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS...
... to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LE Load from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. The Setup Profile Status items... show Not Installed if no profile is created. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS...