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... climate conditions in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This all the exclusive ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to... different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. eliminates the need to use software package. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3
... climate conditions in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This all the exclusive ASUS features into 256-color boot logos to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to... different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. eliminates the need to use software package. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-3
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... the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. See page 1-18 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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.
... the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. See page 1-18 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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.
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...a minimum of 300W. The plugs from the power supply are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for an ATX power supply. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the ...and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-17 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a...
...a minimum of 300W. The plugs from the power supply are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for an ATX power supply. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the ...and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS F1A55-M LE 1-17 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a...
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... hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The COM module is...
... hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The COM module is...
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...contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you 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 single partition only. •...Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. The...
...contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you 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 single partition only. •...Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. The...
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... not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LE Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 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 NTFS format. 3. ...
... not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LE Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 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 NTFS format. 3. ...
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...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 Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details....8226; Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLE.ROM 4194304 2011-06-23 ...
...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 Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details....8226; Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LE VER: 0203 DATE: 06/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLE.ROM 4194304 2011-06-23 ...
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... Self Test (POST). If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on .
... Self Test (POST). If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on .
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...default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LE The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide ...the boot priority. The default screen for details. Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you ...
...default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LE The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide ...the boot priority. The default screen for details. Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you ...
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... Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C)... For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai ...
... Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C)... For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai ...
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...navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. A configurable field is user..., select the item and press or double-click the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LE To change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options...
...navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. A configurable field is user..., select the item and press or double-click the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LE To change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options...
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... Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Tues 01/01/2008] [00:18:18] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11...
... Memory Speed 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Tues 01/01/2008] [00:18:18] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11...
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... Voltage Offset Mode CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage 1.378V Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign + VDDNB Offset Voltage 1.150V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter...
... Voltage Offset Mode CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage 1.378V Auto VDDNB Offset Mode Sign + VDDNB Offset Voltage 1.150V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the... Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
... American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the... Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
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...Q-Fan control feature. EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 ASUS F1A55-M LE Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] ... Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.384 V 3.3V Voltage +3.280 V 5V Voltage +5.126 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc....
...Q-Fan control feature. EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 ASUS F1A55-M LE Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] ... Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.384 V 3.3V Voltage +3.280 V 5V Voltage +5.126 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc....
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...] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the waiting time for the F1 key to display the post report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS F1A55-M LE Disables the full screen logo display feature. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit...
...] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set the waiting time for the F1 key to display the post report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS F1A55-M LE Disables the full screen logo display feature. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit...
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... Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. ...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.7 Boot Override These items displays...
... Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. ...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.7 Boot Override These items displays...
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... system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the ...press , and then select Yes. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LE Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS ...
... system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the ...press , and then select Yes. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LE Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS ...