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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai...
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...Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package... • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you complete a task. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products....
...Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package... • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you complete a task. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products....
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xi F1A55-M LX 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....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 Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21...
xi F1A55-M LX 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....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 Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.4 in (24.4 cm x 21...
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...between different utilities. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due... the CPU fan speed according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash...
...between different utilities. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS F1A55-M LX Series 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due... the CPU fan speed according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash...
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... Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From the list, select either through...
... Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From the list, select either through...
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...] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash...
...] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash...
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.... 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to load default BIOS values. Press the Up/... checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before...
.... 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to load default BIOS values. Press the Up/... checks the devices for F1A55-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55MLX.ROM(for F1A55-M LX) or F1A55MLP.ROM(for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before...
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..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to...
..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to...
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... 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 done! Press any key to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater...
... 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 done! Press any key to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater...
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...] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and...
...] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and...
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... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the...
... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-26 ASUS F1A55-M LX Series Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save...