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Contents 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-27 1.13 Software support 1-28 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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...
Contents 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-27 1.13 Software support 1-28 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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...
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...the components when trying to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the following sources for... or more information Refer to select. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return...
...the components when trying to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the following sources for... or more information Refer to select. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return...
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button 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 connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM ... panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xi F1A55 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22...
button 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 connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM ... panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x MemOK! xi F1A55 specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22...
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... a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to use software package. ASUS F1A55 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges ...PSU). Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to switch back...
... a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to use software package. ASUS F1A55 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into one software offers diverse and ease to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges ...PSU). Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no need to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to switch back...
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...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. F1A55 F1A55 MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking ...hold the MemOK! MemOK! function. • The MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs...
...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. F1A55 F1A55 MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking ...hold the MemOK! MemOK! function. • The MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switch Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs...
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... Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From 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 available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and...
... Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From 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 available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and...
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...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen ... 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 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER:...
...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen ... 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 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER:...
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... that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Insert the support DVD to perform the BIOS update process. The system...system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard...
... that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into F1A55.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Insert the support DVD to perform the BIOS update process. The system...system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard...
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...). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55 Do not save them on the USB flash...
...). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55 Do not save them on the USB flash...
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...BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55... VER: 0203 DATE: 06/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and ...
...BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: F1A55... VER: 0203 DATE: 06/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and ...
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... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS F1A55 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
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... power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system...
... power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system...
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... section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2-26 ASUS F1A55 Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile... special functions. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from...
... section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2-26 ASUS F1A55 Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile... special functions. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from...