• F1A55-M LX R2.0 • F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Motherboard F1A55-M LX R2.
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... vi About this guide.......................................................................................... vi F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary.................................. viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features.....................................
Contents Chapter 2: 2.1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility......................................................... 2-1 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility....................................... 2-3 2.1.2 2.2 2.3 2.1.4 2.3.1 System Language [English]........................................... 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx].................................................. 2-10 2.3.4 Security.......................................................................... 2-10 2.4.
Contents 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed............................................. 2-21 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]....................................... 2-21 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]........................................ 2-22 2.6.4 2.7 Boot menu................................................................................... 2-23 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On].......................................... 2-23 2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]...............................
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary APU AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics, up to 4 CPU cores, FM1 package DirectX® 11 support AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support* * The AMD® Turbo Core Technology 2.0 support depends on the APU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Chipset AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 32GB unbuffered nonECC DDR3 2250(O.C.
F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary USB AMD® A55 FCH southbridge: - 12 x USB 2.
F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 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 connectors 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.6, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS v2.
Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
AMD® A55 (Hudson D2) FCH Chipset AMD® A55 FCH (Hudson D2) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (at x4 speed) graphics. AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology AMD’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings.
Hybrid DIGI+ VRM: Maximizing System Potential ASUS brings the exclusive Hybrid DIGI+ VRM design to great value motherboards to better serve a wider range of user needs. Based on technology developed for high performance ASUS products, Hybrid DIGI+ VRM on ASUS motherboards with the AMD A55 chipset allows APU voltage and VRM frequency adjustments via smart preset modes and user-defined profiles.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction 1.5.2 Screw holes When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 21.3cm(8.4in) KB_USB56 CPU_FAN ATX12V DIGI +VRM SATA3G_6 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO SATA3G_5 CHA_FAN 24.4cm(9.6in) 3 EATXPWR USBPW1-6 USB34 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA SOCKET FM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) COM1 KBPWR F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 7 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E SB_PWR SATA3G_4 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 CLRTC Super I/O AMD® A55 PCI1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 PCIEX16_2 ALC 887 USBPW7-12 AAFP 1.5.
1.6 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM1 socket designed for AMD® A- & E2- series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM1 socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1.6.1 Installing the APU To install a APU: 1. Locate the FM1 socket on the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.
5. When the APU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the APU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that comes with the heatsink package. You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 5.
1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
DDR3-2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - 1.65V KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Apacer CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ Transcend 78.AAGD5.
DDR3-1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • • 7-8-7-24 1.6V • • 8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • 9-9-9-28 1.6V • • 8-8-8-28 1.6V • • 7 • • • 7 • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.5V • • 11-11D1288JPNDPLD9U 1.35V-1.5V • • 11-28 1.65V • • 8 1.65V • • 8 1.65V • • 9 1.65V • • 9 XMP 1.35V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 9 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • 7-7-7-24 1.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
DDR3-1066 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • 1.35V(low voltage) • • 1.35V(low voltage) • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • • • • • Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067.9FF CT25664BA1067.
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch 1 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 1-23 for details.
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2–3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 1 2 2 3 KBPWR +5V (Default) +5VSB F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel ports 1 2 11 3 10 9 8 4 5 7 6 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. COM port.
2. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Speaker out connector 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
4. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller.
5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED F_PANEL HD_LED+ HD_LEDGround Reset PIN 1 F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 +HDLED RESET F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 System panel connector • • • • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 SPDIFOUT GND This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V 6. SPDIF_OUT F1A55-M LX PLUS R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the setting. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB910 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 8.
1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard 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 connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. 3. b. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.
3. 4. 5. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Press to switch to the Folder Info field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ F1A55MP2.CAP A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 3.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.
2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . To change an administrator password: 1. 2. 3. 4.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically.
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.6 Hybrid DIGI+ VRM Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specifications, and affects CPU voltage.
CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.003125V to 0.500V with a 0.003125V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. VDDNB Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] [–] To offset the voltage by a positive value. To offset the voltage by a negative value. VDDNB Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDNB Offset voltage.
2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Ai Tweaker Main Advanced > CPU Configuration Exit Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > NB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack 2.5.
2.5.2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
2.5.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] [HDMI] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the Realtek LAN controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller.
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.
2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Exit Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature �������������� +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Boot Tool CPU Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF 4515 RPM Chassis Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.384 V 3.3V Voltage +3.
CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Ai Tweaker Main Exit Advanced Bootup NumLock State Full Screen Logo Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Option ROM Messages Monitor On Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state Enabled Enabled Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode UEFI/Legacy Boot Enabled both...
2.7.4 [Force BIOS] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy] 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] 2.7.
2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Ai Tweaker Main Advanced Exit Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.
2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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(510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : May 28, 2012 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.