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... panel 2-41 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-42 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help...
... panel 2-41 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-42 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help...
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... 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager...
... 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager...
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... also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
... also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
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P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM bus voltage control...
P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 81-step DRAM bus voltage control...
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... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...
... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...
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...PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Refer to secure data on this motherboard is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Worry no time. With auto phase switching for details. The purpose of ...memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of complicated configurations. MemOK! Up to 20ºC. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to page 2-33, 3-34 and 4-9 for effective heat dissipation- Memory compatibility ...
...PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Refer to secure data on this motherboard is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. Worry no time. With auto phase switching for details. The purpose of ...memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of complicated configurations. MemOK! Up to 20ºC. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Without BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to page 2-33, 3-34 and 4-9 for effective heat dissipation- Memory compatibility ...
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... audio setups-your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to short the pins! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up...
... audio setups-your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to short the pins! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up...
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Refer to page 2-41 for details. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your screen. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 3-4 for details. You can be ... boot logo for details. Profile that allows users to page 3-33 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS only in one complete module. ASUS O.C. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you configure your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile Conveniently restore or load...
Refer to page 2-41 for details. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your screen. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 3-4 for details. You can be ... boot logo for details. Profile that allows users to page 3-33 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS only in one complete module. ASUS O.C. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you configure your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Profile Conveniently restore or load...
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...section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. For more memory on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address ...overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 Use a maximum of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Under ...
...section 3.5.3 Ai Overclock Tuner for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. For more memory on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address ...overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-11 Use a maximum of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. Under ...
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...24) Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 • • ...DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2....
...24) Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 J1108BABG-DJ-E 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 • • ...DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2....
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... N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Elixir PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package N2CB1G80AN-CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• •• (1337...(1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
... N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Elixir PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package N2CB1G80AN-CG Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• •• (1337...(1333-9-9-9-24) 7(1337-7-7-7-20) 1.7 ••• ••• ••• ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-13 Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No.
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Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS ...S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 ••• 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 •• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS ...S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 ••• 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.7 •• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 ••• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• 9(1333-9-9-9-24) ••• P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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... Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4GB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6GB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6GB(Kit of 3) 2GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard...
... Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 7-7-7-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 2.0 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 1066-8-8-8-20 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-15 PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) PVS34G1600LLKN PVT36G1600ELK PVT36G1600ELK MFADR401PA0102(XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 4GB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4GB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6GB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6GB(Kit of 3) 2GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard...
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...-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS...
...-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS...
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... Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat...; • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3)...
... Package 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-17 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat...; • • • • • • • • • P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3)...
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... 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 ••• 9-9-9-24 ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 2 •• P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - To use DIMMs of ...• Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
... 1.9 •• 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 ••• 9-9-9-24 ••• 9-9-9-24(1066-7-7-7-20) 2 •• P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - To use DIMMs of ...• Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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Ensure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on the next page. 3. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came ... do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before...
Ensure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on the next page. 3. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came ... do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before...
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...boot. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!.... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to...
...boot. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!.... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to...
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...setting of these three switches. • DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you change the switch settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to halt. Chapter 2 The LED color indicates the voltage setting status of the OV_CPU switch, shut down the computer and set the switch...to 2.1V OV_IMC up to 1.7V up to 1.9V OV_DRAM up to 2.0V up to 2.5V • Before you to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you install a new CPU and have not booted for example, a water-cooling system) to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated ...
...setting of these three switches. • DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you change the switch settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to halt. Chapter 2 The LED color indicates the voltage setting status of the OV_CPU switch, shut down the computer and set the switch...to 2.1V OV_IMC up to 1.7V up to 1.9V OV_DRAM up to 2.0V up to 2.5V • Before you to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you install a new CPU and have not booted for example, a water-cooling system) to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated ...
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PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. IEEE 1394a port 5. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. IEEE 1394a port 5. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 9. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-27 LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and...