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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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...outlet you are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician ...• 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 the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to or from...
...outlet you are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician ...• 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 the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to or from...
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...ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - 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... MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) ...
...ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Unique Technology - 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... MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) ...
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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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...-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for complete insight. 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 mouse...
...-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for complete insight. 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 mouse...
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... Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that...
... Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that...
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...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...audio 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. System...
...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...audio 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. System...
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... support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card... on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable...
... support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card... on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable...
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...key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 See page 1-23 ...for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to pins 1-2. 3. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2...
...key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 See page 1-23 ...for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to pins 1-2. 3. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS R2...
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...in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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 the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and... wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. otherwise, the system would not power up...
...in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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 the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and... wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. otherwise, the system would not power up...
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...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 connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. ... set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors, 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...
...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 connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. ... set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors, 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...
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...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the ...in the BIOS to this connector. 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...
...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to configure the ...in the BIOS to this connector. 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...
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.... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP... to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Click the Utilities...
.... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP... to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Click the Utilities...
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...Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from file, then click Next. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder...2012 F1A55MP2.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Help Info VER: 0303 DATE: 05/07/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based ...
...Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from file, then click Next. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder...2012 F1A55MP2.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Help Info VER: 0303 DATE: 05/07/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based ...
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...BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 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...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 3. Press to switch to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file ...
...BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 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...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 3. Press to switch to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file ...
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... 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference...
... 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference...
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... for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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...
... for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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...
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...chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Using the power button, reset button, or the... ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options...
...chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Using the power button, reset button, or the... ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options...
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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. The default screen for details. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. Refer to ... Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected ...
...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. The default screen for details. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. Refer to ... Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected ...
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...item Version 2.10.1208. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on...Change Opt. 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 R2.0 Series The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following ...
...item Version 2.10.1208. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on...Change Opt. 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 R2.0 Series The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following ...