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... 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 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-25 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-25...
... 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 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-25 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-25...
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..., and texture settings. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check...® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved ... keyboard-only controls. New upgrade! New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for complete insight. It also natively supports...
..., and texture settings. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check...® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved ... keyboard-only controls. New upgrade! New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for complete insight. It also natively supports...
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... photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to personalize your system. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is...
... photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to personalize your system. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is...
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...use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. See page 1-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to overclocking. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19
...use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. See page 1-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to overclocking. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19
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... the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23 2. The speaker allows you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑...
... the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-23 2. The speaker allows you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑...
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...boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 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...
...boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 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...
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... devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! DO...the system while updating the BIOS! Press to switch to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. ...
... devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! DO...the system while updating the BIOS! Press to switch to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. ...
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... and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens...
... and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens...
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...BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure 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: 05/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MP2.CAP 8390656 2012-05-07 17:30:...update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if ...
...BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure 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: 05/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MP2.CAP 8390656 2012-05-07 17:30:...update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if ...
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...off then back on. If you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program...to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 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 the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
...off then back on. If you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program...to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 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 the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
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..., and allows you to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The default screen for details. You 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 used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program ...
..., and allows you to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The default screen for details. You 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 used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program ...
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... the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For...Boot Tool Launch Realtek PXE OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
... the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For...Boot Tool Launch Realtek PXE OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2...
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... the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite...
... the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite...
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...MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Tuesday 01/01/2008] [00:18:18] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [...to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208....
...MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Tuesday 01/01/2008] [00:18:18] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [...to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208....
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...10.1208. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to malfunction....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 Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select ...
...10.1208. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to malfunction....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 Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select ...
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... the CPU you to change the settings for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU...
... the CPU you to change the settings for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU...
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... keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the system. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will become user-configurable with set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will not be...Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to turn on the PS/2 keyboard to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the ...
... keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the system. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will become user-configurable with set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will not be...Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to turn on the PS/2 keyboard to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the ...
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... Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan 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. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power...
... Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan 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. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power...
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... be pressed when error occurs. Disables the full screen logo display feature. PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 SATA: xxxxxxx SATA: xxxxxxx Boot Override > SATA: xxxxxxxxxxxx > Hard Drive BBS Priorities > CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Select the...sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Enabled], the system waits for the system to display the post report. Advanced Mode Exit...
... be pressed when error occurs. Disables the full screen logo display feature. PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 SATA: xxxxxxx SATA: xxxxxxx Boot Override > SATA: xxxxxxxxxxxx > Hard Drive BBS Priorities > CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Select the...sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Enabled], the system waits for the system to display the post report. Advanced Mode Exit...
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... third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.9 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on... ROM] [Legacy ROM] Launch Legacy ROM [EFI Compatibe ROM] Launch UEFI Compatible ROM 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 2-24 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will...
... third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.9 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on... ROM] [Legacy ROM] Launch Legacy ROM [EFI Compatibe ROM] Launch UEFI Compatible ROM 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 2-24 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will...