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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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10...
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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10...
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Profile 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-... 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-22 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-22 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-23 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-23 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-23...
Profile 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 Appendices Notices...A-1 Contents 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-... 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-22 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-22 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-23 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-23 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-23...
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... before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Do not place the... the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not damaged.
... before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Do not place the... the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not damaged.
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... 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS Fan Xpert - ix ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in (22.6 cm x 18.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS EPU - F1A55-M LK R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back...
... 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS Fan Xpert - ix ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in (22.6 cm x 18.6 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS EPU - F1A55-M LK R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back...
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...and the motherboard from damage caused by configuring profiles through the intutive user interface. 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by power surges... Network iControl With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one -click on downloads. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 New upgrade!
...and the motherboard from damage caused by configuring profiles through the intutive user interface. 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by power surges... Network iControl With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one -click on downloads. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 New upgrade!
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...package. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. eliminates the need to switch ...back and forth between different utilities. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to convert your...
...package. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. eliminates the need to switch ...back and forth between different utilities. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to convert your...
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...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-21 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-22 11. USB 2.0 ... R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. ...
...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-21 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-22 11. USB 2.0 ... R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR USB56 64Mb F_PANEL SATA3G_1 BIOS SPEAKER 14 13 2 12 11 10 98 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. ...
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...Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep ...the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...
...Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep ...the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...
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...powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. F1A55-M LK R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LK R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ...
...powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. F1A55-M LK R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC F1A55-M LK R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ...
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...-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature... would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a ...
...-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature... would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a ...
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... RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [AHCI]. In IDE mode, you intend to [RAID]. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 4. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller.... only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the...
... RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [AHCI]. In IDE mode, you intend to [RAID]. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23 4. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller.... only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the...
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... item to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio... audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set to [HD].
... item to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio... audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set to [HD].
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...XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet ...
...XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet ...
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.../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the...
.../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Always update the utility to enable it. Updating from file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the...
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.... 6. 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 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to...
.... 6. 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 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to...
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...select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive).
...select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive).
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...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 section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LK R2.0 VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/2012 Update ROM BOARD...: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLK.CAP 8390656 2012-04-23 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ...
...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 section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-M LK R2.0 VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/2012 Update ROM BOARD...: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: F1A55MLK.CAP 8390656 2012-04-23 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ...
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... running operating system can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...Exit Menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during ...
... running operating system can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...Exit Menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during ...
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... Mode/Advanced Mode screen. You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for details.... Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LK R2.0 BIOS Version : 0305 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date :...
... Mode/Advanced Mode screen. You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for details.... Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-M LK R2.0 BIOS Version : 0305 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date :...
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...bar Configuration fields General help EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 LK R2.0 F1: General Help F2: ...Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode Exit ...
...bar Configuration fields General help EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 LK R2.0 F1: General Help F2: ...Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode Exit ...