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... and software products. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Example: means that you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide ...Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide is ...
... and software products. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Example: means that you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide ...Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide is ...
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...ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS iCafe Memory Anti-theft - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) Stylish heatsink solution, Chipset and Mosfet - AI Suite II - F1A55-V PLUS... specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I/O ports Realtek ALC887 3-...
...ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS iCafe Memory Anti-theft - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All high-quality conductive polymer conductors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) Stylish heatsink solution, Chipset and Mosfet - AI Suite II - F1A55-V PLUS... specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Special features Back Panel I/O ports Realtek ALC887 3-...
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xi F1A55-V PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x High-definition front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x ... 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI 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) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.1 in (30.5 cm ...
xi F1A55-V PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x High-definition front panel audio connector 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x ... 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32Mb Flash ROM, AMI 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) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.1 in (30.5 cm ...
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... software offers diverse and ease to use software package. C.P.R. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your system. 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...
... software offers diverse and ease to use software package. C.P.R. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your system. 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...
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...Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for ...3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-21 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system ...
...Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for ...3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-21 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system ...
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... mode. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, 3-pin USBPW7-10) Set these jumpers to... in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Keyboard power setting (KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-23 2.
... mode. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, 3-pin USBPW7-10) Set these jumpers to... in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Keyboard power setting (KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-23 2.
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... sensor or switch cable to these connectors, set to IDE mode by default. Connect one end of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration... through the onboard controller. • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. The chassis intrusion sensor...
... sensor or switch cable to these connectors, set to IDE mode by default. Connect one end of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration... through the onboard controller. • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. The chassis intrusion sensor...
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... Type item in the BIOS to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-29 See section 2.5.5 Onboard...
... Type item in the BIOS to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 1-29 See section 2.5.5 Onboard...
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... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-V PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0211 ... F1A55VP.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A55-V PLUS Help Info VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Enter the Advanced Mode...
... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-V PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0211 ... F1A55VP.ROM File Info MODEL: F1A55-V PLUS Help Info VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Enter the Advanced Mode...
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...computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS...; and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Boot your computer. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Before updating...
...computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS...; and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Boot your computer. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Before updating...
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... no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-V PLUS VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. The...
... no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-V PLUS VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. The...
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...later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Are you to ...section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-V PLUS VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/2011...
...later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Are you to ...section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55-V PLUS VER: 0211 DATE: 07/28/2011...
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...the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-V PLUS BIOS Version : 0211 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 07/28/2011 ...be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS BIOS menu screen 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 ...
...the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Tuesday [1/1/2008] F1A55-V PLUS BIOS Version : 0211 CPU Type : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 07/28/2011 ...be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS BIOS menu screen 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 ...
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... right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up...menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. For example, selecting Main shows the ...
... right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up...menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. For example, selecting Main shows the ...
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... Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS To change an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password,... the system. Otherwise, you might be able to create/confirm the password. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in changing an administrator password, but press ...
... Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS To change an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password,... the system. Otherwise, you might be able to create/confirm the password. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in changing an administrator password, but press ...
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...Technology) is installed to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. SATA Port 5 - Configuration options: [AHCI or RAID] [IDE] S.M.A.R.T. Port 6 [AHCI or... [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by...
...Technology) is installed to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. SATA Port 5 - Configuration options: [AHCI or RAID] [IDE] S.M.A.R.T. Port 6 [AHCI or... [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by...
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... Realtek LAN controller. Vcore phase fixes on 4-phase Allows you to 4-phase based on the system. 2-18 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Allows BIOS to switch off or on the PS/2 keyboard to select the Serial Port base address. Serial Port...
... Realtek LAN controller. Vcore phase fixes on 4-phase Allows you to 4-phase based on the system. 2-18 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Allows BIOS to switch off or on the PS/2 keyboard to select the Serial Port base address. Serial Port...
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... enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. 2-20 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Select Ignore if you to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays... rotations per minute (RPM). 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. UEFI BIOS Utility -
... enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. 2-20 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS Select Ignore if you to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays... rotations per minute (RPM). 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. UEFI BIOS Utility -
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...[9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Wait for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 [On] [Off] 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on state of...Advanced Monitor Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait For 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option Priorities Boot Override Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select ...
...[9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Wait for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 [On] [Off] 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on state of...Advanced Monitor Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait For 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option Priorities Boot Override Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select ...
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... profile is created. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-24 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS...
... profile is created. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-24 ASUS F1A55-V PLUS 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS...