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Profile 2-25 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-25 2.9 Exit menu 2-26 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-21 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-21 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, ... 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...
Profile 2-25 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-25 2.9 Exit menu 2-26 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-21 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-21 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, ... 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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... the product on it, carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your retailer. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the... signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the...
... the product on it, carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your retailer. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the... signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the...
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ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - vDRAM: 95-step... XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - AI Suite II - 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: - ...
ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.003125V increment - vDRAM: 95-step... XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors (F1A55M LX PLUS R2.0 only) Precision Tweaker 2 - AI Suite II - 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: - ...
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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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...insight. F 12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard...CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the...
...insight. F 12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within AMD® Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard...CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS...Product introduction eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. C.P.R....
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS...Product introduction eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. C.P.R....
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... 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 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin ...USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. 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 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14.
... 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 11 10 9 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin ...USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. 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 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14.
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...card. 2. 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. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the ...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card...
...card. 2. 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. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the ...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card...
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... the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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... for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
... the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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... for better thermal environment. 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
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... 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 feature. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This...The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the...
... 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 feature. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This...The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the...
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...BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. 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 ...
...BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. 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 ...
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...BIOS to configure the setting. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. 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...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. 1-...
...BIOS to configure the setting. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 7. 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...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. 1-...
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...the support DVD that allows 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 to avoid network traffic, ...the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the ...
...the support DVD that allows 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 to avoid network traffic, ...the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the ...
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... you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 05/07/12 02:27p...
... you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 05/07/12 02:27p...
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... (for F1A55-M LX R2.0) or F1A55MP2.CAP (for the BIOS file. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... (for F1A55-M LX R2.0) or F1A55MP2.CAP (for the BIOS file. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... same as the boot device. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Welcome to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Download the latest...
... same as the boot device. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Welcome to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Download the latest...
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... as below. Are you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. 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...
... as below. Are you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. 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...
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...damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its ...parameters. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to...
...damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its ...parameters. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to...
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.../motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or ...selected mode on the right hand side The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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. EZ Mode By default, the...
.../motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or ...selected mode on the right hand side The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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. EZ Mode By default, the...
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... the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration ...;: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access ...
... the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration ...;: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access ...