Asus F2A55-M manual Asus EZ Flash, To update the Bios using EZ Flash

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Updating from the Internet

a.Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

b.Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, then click Next.

c.From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next.

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.Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next.

b.Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.

3.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

2.1.2ASUS EZ Flash 2

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1.Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

2.Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

3.Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

4.Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>.

5.Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.

6.Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> 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.

•DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

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Contents Motherboard E7489 First Edition August Contents Bios information Ai Tweaker menuAppendices CPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/ASafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyBold text F2A55-M specifications summary ASMedia USB3.0 ControllerAsus unique features Asus Digital Power Design Asus Exclusive FeaturesAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Precision TweakerBack Panel I/O ports Package contents Special features Product highlightsInnovative Asus features DIGI+VRMAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus CrashFree Bios Before you proceedAsus MyLogo2 Asus EZ FlashPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout F2A55-MLayout contents Accelerated Processing Unit APUInstalling the APU APU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the APU heatsink and fan assemblyTo uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly System memory OverviewF2A55-M 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets Memory configurations DDR3-2250 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-2200 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-2133 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-2000 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-1866 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-1600 MHz capability DPLD9UDDR3-1333 MHz capability On the next Product introduction OJD12D9LGK DDR3-1066 MHz capability Dimm supportInstalling a Dimm Removing a DimmInstalling an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardExpansion slots PCI slotPCI Express x16 slots IRQ assignments for this motherboardJumpers Clear RTC RAM 3-pin ClrtcF2A55-M Clear RTC RAM Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration ChannelInternal connectors Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpF2A55-M Front panel audio connector Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifoutATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V F2A55-M ATX power connectorsTPM connector 20-1 pin TPM Serial port connector 10-1 pin COM F2A55-M Serial port COM connectorF2A55-M Fan connectors USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910 F2A55-M USB2.0 connectorsF2A55-M Sata 3.0Gb/s connectors AMD A55 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA3G1~6 blueF2A55-M System panel connector System power LED 2-pin Pled Onboard switches MemOK! switchF2A55-M MemOK! switch GPU Boost switch F2A55-M GPU Boost switchStandby Power LED Onboard LEDsGPU Boost LED F2A55-M GPU Boost LEDInstalling an operating system Software supportSupport DVD information To run the Support DVDManaging and updating your Bios Asus Update utilityInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosTo update the Bios using EZ Flash Asus EZ FlashAsus CrashFree Bios 3 utility Recovering the BiosTo recover the Bios Asus Bios Updater Before updating BiosBooting the system in DOS environment Updating the Bios file To update the Bios file using Bios UpdaterBios setup program Entering Bios Setup at startupEntering Bios Setup after Post To enter Bios Setup at startupBios menu screen EZ ModeAdvanced Mode Menu barConfiguration fields Menu itemsBack button Submenu itemsMain menu System Language EnglishSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx System TimeAdministrator Password User PasswordTo set an administrator password To change an administrator passwordAi Tweaker menu Scroll down to display the following items EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Ai Overclock Tuner AutoMemory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier AutoCPU Voltage Offset Mode GPU Boost AutoOC Tuner Dram Timing ControlDram Voltage Auto 11 SB 1.1V Voltage Auto12 1.1Vsb Voltage Auto 13 APU1.2V Voltage AutoCPU Power Phase Control Standard CPU Power Duty Control T.ProbeCPU/NB Current Capability 100% CPU Voltage Frequency AutoCPU Configuration Advanced menuSata Configuration USB Configuration NB ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration 6 APM Network Stack CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF Monitor menuCPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled Chafan Q-Fan Control EnabledCPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM Chafan Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPMAnti Surge Support Enabled CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageChafan Fan Profile Standard Boot menu Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo EnabledFast Boot Enabled Post Logo Delay Time 3 secNext boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Security Boot parametersCSM Parameters Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option PrioritiesBoot Override Tools menu Asus EZ Flash 2 UtilityAsus SPD Information Asus O.C. ProfileExit menu Getting started Appendices Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementAsus Recycling/Takeback Services ReachAsus contact information ASUSTeK Computer INCAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaDeclaration of Conformity EC Declaration of ConformityAppendices