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... (system 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...
... (system 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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... - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 EZ Flash 2 - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Coaxial...
... - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 EZ Flash 2 - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Coaxial...
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... Remote) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch BIOS Features 16 Mb 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...
... Remote) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch BIOS Features 16 Mb 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...
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...! Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to page 3-33 for details. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or...
...! Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to page 3-33 for details. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or...
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The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for...
The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for...
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... motherboard CMOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in the system's failure to the corresponding sections for system startup in the following utilities allow you need to boot. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash...
... motherboard CMOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in the system's failure to the corresponding sections for system startup in the following utilities allow you need to boot. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash...
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... pressing + during POST to use a DOS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00b FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
... pressing + during POST to use a DOS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00b FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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... 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash...
... 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash...
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...Your CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Profile Drive Xpert Configuration AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User ...Data ID LED [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to the BIOS Flash. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...
...Your CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Profile v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Profile Drive Xpert Configuration AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User ...Data ID LED [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to the BIOS Flash. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe...
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...CMOS BOARD: P7P55D Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT... and installed SATA hard disk drives to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can only make one Drive Xpert change a time before you save...
...CMOS BOARD: P7P55D Deluxe VER: 0166 DATE: 07/08/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT... and installed SATA hard disk drives to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can only make one Drive Xpert change a time before you save...
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Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will run again when you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set ...onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink. 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.6 [Disabled] [Enabled]...
Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will run again when you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set ...onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink. 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.6 [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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... in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to zero (0); Refer to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your pictures. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 4-7 All onboard ...extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds of powering on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives...
... in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to zero (0); Refer to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your pictures. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 4-7 All onboard ...extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds of powering on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives...
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... a 32/64bit Intel AHCI/RAID driver disk. 7. Start Windows®. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Boot your computer...RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. You have to use either a floppy disk or a USB flash drive with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. 4.6 ...
... a 32/64bit Intel AHCI/RAID driver disk. 7. Start Windows®. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Boot your computer...RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. You have to use either a floppy disk or a USB flash drive with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. 4.6 ...