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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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... higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for durability...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 complete insight. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for enhanced...
... higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for durability...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 complete insight. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for enhanced...
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...and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS ...their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ...
...and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS ...their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ...
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... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 ...data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) ...
... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series 1-19 ...data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) ...
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... or when you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15... 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. The plugs from the power supply are for details. The speaker allows you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to...
... or when you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15... 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. The plugs from the power supply are for details. The speaker allows you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to...
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...boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. 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 [AHCI]. 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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Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. Press the Up/Down arrow keys 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 updated BIOS file. • Before using ...fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update ...
Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. Press the Up/Down arrow keys 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 updated BIOS file. • Before using ...fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLR. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update ...
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... update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. 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 the USB port. 2.... Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to copy the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS...
... update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. 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 the USB port. 2.... Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to copy the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS...
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...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 2012-05-07 17...after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 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 update BIOS? Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS...
...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 2012-05-07 17...after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 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 update BIOS? Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS...
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... on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then... BIOS settings for this section are 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
... on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then... BIOS settings for this section are 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
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.... Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Refer to the system. 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 changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand... side The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed...
.... Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Refer to the system. 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 changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand... side The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed...
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... Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Enabled Enabled Disabled > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Launch Realtek PXE OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. 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...
... Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Enabled Enabled Disabled > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Launch Realtek PXE OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. 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...
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... right corner of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press 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. Press the Up/Down arrow...
... right corner of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press 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. Press the Up/Down arrow...
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2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when 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... 1024 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: [English] [...
2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when 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... 1024 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: [English] [...
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...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 Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item ...F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series EFI BIOS Utility - 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you ...
...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 Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item ...F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series EFI BIOS Utility - 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you ...
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... Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to [Enabled], the system's processor operates at ...
... Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to [Enabled], the system's processor operates at ...
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... provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to ...Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. Configuration options...
... provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Power On By PME [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to ...Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. Configuration options...
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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. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you...
... 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. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you...
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...[8 sec] [9 sec] [10 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. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables 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 keyboard ...
...[8 sec] [9 sec] [10 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. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables 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 keyboard ...
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... ROM Priority [Legacy 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 be displayed only if the third...
... ROM Priority [Legacy 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 be displayed only if the third...