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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 3-7 3.4 Main menu...
... 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 3-7 3.4 Main menu...
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... more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™...
... more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™...
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... 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 are subject to change without notice. P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...
... 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 are subject to change without notice. P7P55D Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...
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...other background noises then eliminates it convenient and easy to install. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 Refer to page 4-5 for details. DTS DTS Surround Sensation..., you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking,...and cool environment. ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to short the pins! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and...
...other background noises then eliminates it convenient and easy to install. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 Refer to page 4-5 for details. DTS DTS Surround Sensation..., you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking,...and cool environment. ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to short the pins! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and...
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...Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from the available options. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to ... 3-33 for details. Refer to page 3-4 for details. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your screen. Profile that allows users to connect or...
...Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from the available options. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to ... 3-33 for details. Refer to page 3-4 for details. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your screen. Profile that allows users to connect or...
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function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically... hold the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 3. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If...
function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically... hold the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 3. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If...
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... in the system's failure to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Save a copy of this motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-1 Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. We strongly...
... in the system's failure to boot. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Save a copy of this motherboard. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-1 Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. We strongly...
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... • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility...
... • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility...
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... click Open. 4. P7P55DD.ROM ASUS P7P55D Deluxe P7P55DD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Chapter 3 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu...
... click Open. 4. P7P55DD.ROM ASUS P7P55D Deluxe P7P55DD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Chapter 3 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu...
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...and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 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 PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash...
...and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 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 PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash...
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...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility... want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto ...
...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility... want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto ...
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Profile Utility V2.00b Current 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] ... (gray) and SATA_E2 (dark blue) connectors. • You can be loaded. 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Drive Xpert configuration Drive Xpert Group : Current Mode :Normal Mode Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Drive Xpert Device(s) List : SATA_E1 (...
Profile Utility V2.00b Current 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] ... (gray) and SATA_E2 (dark blue) connectors. • You can be loaded. 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Drive Xpert configuration Drive Xpert Group : Current Mode :Normal Mode Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Drive Xpert Device(s) List : SATA_E1 (...