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... 2-22 2.7 Boot menu 2-23 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-23 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-23 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-23 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-24 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-24 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-24 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-24 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-24...
... 2-22 2.7 Boot menu 2-23 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-23 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-23 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-23 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-24 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-24 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-24 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-24 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-24...
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... where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or ...
... where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or ...
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... (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...
... (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...
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F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ...x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.6, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm...
F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ...x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.6, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm...
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... Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with difficult POST situations. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first...
... Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with difficult POST situations. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first...
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... and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. This is...
... and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. This is...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-25 1-23 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-22 1-8 1-11 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8....3 USB34 USBPW1-6 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL 14 13 2 12 ...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-5 1-25 1-23 1-27 1-26 1-19 1-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-7 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) Page 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-22 1-8 1-11 1-24 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 8....3 USB34 USBPW1-6 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN 7 AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 CLRTC PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SATA3G_4 8 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12 USB1112 SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL 14 13 2 12 ...
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... 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. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI...
... 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. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI...
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...(default) to reenter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by... power when running CrossFireX™ mode. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
...(default) to reenter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by... power when running CrossFireX™ mode. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
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...you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature ...5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). When you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6,...
...you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 2. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USBPW7-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature ...5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). When you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6,...
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...1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. 4. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and... RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal...
...1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. 4. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and... RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal...
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...in the BIOS to this connector to configure the setting. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Front ...the front panel audio I /O module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7.
...in the BIOS to this connector to configure the setting. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Front ...the front panel audio I /O module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7.
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... Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest 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 you need to a USB flash disk in the...you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating ...
... Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest 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 you need to a USB flash disk in the...you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating ...
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... of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0...
... of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0...
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...be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys 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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you press to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR....
...be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys 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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you press to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR....
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...: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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 F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make...
...: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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 F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make...
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... Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE:...
... Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE:...
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...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to section 1.9 Jumpers on . Do this motherboard apply for this option only if ... back on how to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series
...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to section 1.9 Jumpers on . Do this motherboard apply for this option only if ... back on how to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series
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... can change modes 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. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default... the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Refer to the system. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details...
... can change modes 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. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default... the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Refer to the system. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details...
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... Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu ...item Version 2.10.1208. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
... Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu ...item Version 2.10.1208. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...