Asus F2A55-M manual Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utility, Recovering the Bios, To recover the Bios

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2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

•Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into

F2A55M.CAP.

•The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1.Turn on the system.

2.Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.

3.The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

4.The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

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Contents Motherboard E7489 First Edition August Contents Ai Tweaker menu Bios informationCPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A AppendicesElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideBold text ASMedia USB3.0 Controller F2A55-M specifications summaryAsus Exclusive Features Asus unique features Asus Digital Power DesignAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Precision TweakerBack Panel I/O ports Package contents Product highlights Special featuresDIGI+VRM Innovative Asus featuresAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Before you proceed Asus CrashFree BiosAsus MyLogo2 Asus EZ FlashMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes F2A55-M Motherboard layoutAccelerated Processing Unit APU Layout contentsInstalling the APU To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly APU heatsink and fan assembly installationTo uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly Overview System memoryF2A55-M 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets DDR3-2250 O.C. MHz capability Memory configurationsDDR3-2133 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-2200 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-2000 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-1866 O.C. MHz capabilityDPLD9U DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityDDR3-1333 MHz capability On the next Product introduction OJD12D9LGK Dimm support DDR3-1066 MHz capabilityRemoving a Dimm Installing a DimmConfiguring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardExpansion slots PCI slotIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slotsClear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc JumpersF2A55-M Clear RTC RAM Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp Internal connectorsF2A55-M Front panel audio connector Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifoutF2A55-M ATX power connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VTPM connector 20-1 pin TPM F2A55-M Serial port COM connector Serial port connector 10-1 pin COMF2A55-M Fan connectors F2A55-M USB2.0 connectors USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910AMD A55 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA3G1~6 blue F2A55-M Sata 3.0Gb/s connectorsF2A55-M System panel connector System power LED 2-pin Pled MemOK! switch Onboard switchesF2A55-M MemOK! switch F2A55-M GPU Boost switch GPU Boost switchStandby Power LED Onboard LEDsF2A55-M GPU Boost LED GPU Boost LEDSoftware support Installing an operating systemSupport DVD information To run the Support DVDAsus Update utility Managing and updating your BiosInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosAsus EZ Flash To update the Bios using EZ FlashRecovering the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityTo recover the Bios Before updating Bios Asus Bios UpdaterBooting the system in DOS environment To update the Bios file using Bios Updater Updating the Bios fileEntering Bios Setup at startup Bios setup programEntering Bios Setup after Post To enter Bios Setup at startupEZ Mode Bios menu screenMenu bar Advanced ModeMenu items Configuration fieldsBack button Submenu itemsSystem Language English Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx System TimeUser Password Administrator PasswordTo set an administrator password To change an administrator passwordAi Tweaker menu Scroll down to display the following items Ai Overclock Tuner Auto EPU Power Saving Mode DisabledMemory Frequency Auto APU Multiplier AutoGPU Boost Auto CPU Voltage Offset ModeOC Tuner Dram Timing Control11 SB 1.1V Voltage Auto Dram Voltage Auto12 1.1Vsb Voltage Auto 13 APU1.2V Voltage AutoCPU Power Duty Control T.Probe CPU Power Phase Control StandardCPU/NB Current Capability 100% CPU Voltage Frequency AutoAdvanced menu CPU ConfigurationSata Configuration NB Configuration USB ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration 6 APM Network Stack Monitor menu CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFCPU / PWR / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A Chafan Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Q-Fan Control EnabledCPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM Chafan Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPMCPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Anti Surge Support EnabledChafan Fan Profile Standard Boot menu Full Screen Logo Enabled Bootup NumLock State OnFast Boot Enabled Post Logo Delay Time 3 secSecurity Boot parameters Next boot after AC Power Loss Normal BootCSM Parameters Boot Option Priorities Setup Mode EZ ModeBoot Override Asus EZ Flash 2 Utility Tools menuAsus SPD Information Asus O.C. ProfileExit menu Getting started Federal Communications Commission Statement AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementReach Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUSTeK Computer INC Asus contact informationAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaEC Declaration of Conformity Declaration of ConformityAppendices