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Contents 1.11 Software support...1-27 1.11.1 1.11.2 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS information 2.2 2.3 BIOS setup program...2-7 Main menu...2-11 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 2.4.9 2.4.10 2.4.11 2.4.12 System Language [English]...2-11 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]...2-11 System Time [xx...
Contents 1.11 Software support...1-27 1.11.1 1.11.2 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS information 2.2 2.3 BIOS setup program...2-7 Main menu...2-11 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 2.4.9 2.4.10 2.4.11 2.4.12 System Language [English]...2-11 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]...2-11 System Time [xx...
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... to complete a task. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics... used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. ASUS websites Refer to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Used to complete ...
... to complete a task. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics... used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. ASUS websites Refer to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Used to complete ...
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... at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port...
... at 0.01V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x COM port...
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F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 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 connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS..., PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 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 ...
F1A55-M LX Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 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 connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS..., PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 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 ...
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...AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to get high quality images. UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient input with rendering speed, eliminating the need...Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM...
...AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to get high quality images. UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient input with rendering speed, eliminating the need...Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM...
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... environmental impacts. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. eliminates the need to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that... allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows...
... environmental impacts. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. eliminates the need to energy consumptions. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that... allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows...
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... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT SOCKET FM1 VGA 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR SATA3G_6 LAN1_USB12 USBPW1-6 USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E 14 SATA3G_5 7 SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC SATA3G_4 8 Super I/O PCI1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12...
... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT SOCKET FM1 VGA 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR SATA3G_6 LAN1_USB12 USBPW1-6 USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LX PLUS PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E 14 SATA3G_5 7 SB_PWR PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC SATA3G_4 8 Super I/O PCI1 AMD® A55 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 7 ALC 887 PCIEX16_2 USBPW7-12...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. Keep the screw for the expansion card. After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the ... BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots ASUS F1A55-M LX...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. Keep the screw for the expansion card. After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the ... BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots ASUS F1A55-M LX...
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...such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC F1A55-M LX PLUS 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the... Express x16 graphics card to reenter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to get better performance. • We recommend that you to pins 1-2. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
...such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC F1A55-M LX PLUS 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the... Express x16 graphics card to reenter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to get better performance. • We recommend that you to pins 1-2. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
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... KBPWR) +5V (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. This jumper allows... lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 2. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19
... KBPWR) +5V (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. This jumper allows... lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 2. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-19
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...BIOS to IDE mode by default. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS... SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND...
...BIOS to IDE mode by default. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND F1A55-M LX PLUS F1A55-M LX PLUS... SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND...
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...connector (10-1 pin AAFP) SPDIFOUT GND +5V AGND NC NC PIN 1 AAFP PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant pin definition PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Legacy AC'97 compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel ... the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. 6. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Connect one end of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line ...
...connector (10-1 pin AAFP) SPDIFOUT GND +5V AGND NC NC PIN 1 AAFP PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant pin definition PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Legacy AC'97 compliant definition F1A55-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel ... the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. 6. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Connect one end of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS F1A55-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line ...
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...utility that allows you wish to download then click Next. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before ... the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that 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 a USB flash disk in case you need...
...utility that allows you wish to download then click Next. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 The ASUS Update is available in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before ... the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that 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 a USB flash disk in case you need...
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...USB port. File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS Help Info VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file 3. Enter the Advanced ...Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 08/03/...
...USB port. File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS Help Info VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file 3. Enter the Advanced ...Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 08/03/...
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... USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. Press to switch to the USB port. Turn on the system. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that...
... USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. Press to switch to the USB port. Turn on the system. The utility automatically checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that...
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... optical drive as shown. Welcome to the USB port. 3. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. 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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When...
... optical drive as shown. Welcome to the USB port. 3. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. 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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When...
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... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the...
... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the...
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... exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the...and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 A: F1A55MLP.ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
... exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the...and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LX PLUS VER: 0202 DATE: 08/03/2011 A: F1A55MLP.ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
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... this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply for this option...configure its routines. Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. Refer to your data or system. Press the reset button on your screen. •...
... this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this motherboard apply for this option...configure its routines. Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. Refer to your data or system. Press the reset button on your screen. •...
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... in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode...optimized default Standard mode Turbo mode Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. The default screen for details. EZ Mode F1A55-M LX PLUS BIOS Version : 0202 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the...
... in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode...optimized default Standard mode Turbo mode Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. The default screen for details. EZ Mode F1A55-M LX PLUS BIOS Version : 0202 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the...