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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10...
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Profile 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-... 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-22 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-22 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-23 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-23 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-23...
Profile 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-... 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-22 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-22 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-23 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-23 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-23...
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...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. If you are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables ...
...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. If you are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables ...
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... domination for top network program in (22.6 cm x 18.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS AI Suite II - F1A55-M LK R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers...
... domination for top network program in (22.6 cm x 18.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS AI Suite II - F1A55-M LK R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers...
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...network bandwidth with ease. Network iControl With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Users can prioritize your favorite software easily by power surges from damage caused by configuring profiles through the ...system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Quick and easy information for enhanced...
...network bandwidth with ease. Network iControl With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Users can prioritize your favorite software easily by power surges from damage caused by configuring profiles through the ...system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Quick and easy information for enhanced...
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... offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP...
... offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP...
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...VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents...(10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-19 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19 9.
...VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents...(10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-19 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19 9.
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... cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ...Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and ...
... cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ...Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and ...
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...settings to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and ...reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. F1A55-M LK R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LK R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM:...
...settings to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and ...reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. F1A55-M LK R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LK R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM:...
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ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up . ... system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on... Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep ...
ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up . ... system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on... Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep ...
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... IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. 4. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration...
... IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. 4. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 See section 2.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration...
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... 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Front panel... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 6.
... 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 7. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Front panel... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 6.
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..., then click AI Suite II. 3. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
..., then click AI Suite II. 3. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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...complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ ... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Always update the utility to the...
...complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ ... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Always update the utility to the...
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...system. 2. Press to switch 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 single partition only. ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto...
...system. 2. Press to switch 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 single partition only. ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto...
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... in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown...
... in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown...
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... sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LK R2.0 VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLK.CAP 8390656...
... sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LK R2.0 VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLK.CAP 8390656...
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...to guide you in this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the .... • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: ...
...to guide you in this section are for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the .... • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: ...
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... from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LK R2.0 BIOS Version : 0305 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build... default Standard mode Turbo mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for details. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Selects the display ...
... from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LK R2.0 BIOS Version : 0305 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build... default Standard mode Turbo mode The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for details. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Selects the display ...
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...changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front ...Opt. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. ...
...changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Device Enabled Front ...Opt. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. ...