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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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... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and...
... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and...
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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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With these technologies, 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, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers ..., video conference and recording. Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 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 Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). All of fan speed to achieve ...
With these technologies, 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, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers ..., video conference and recording. Refer to page 2-24 for details. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 1-5 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 Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). All of fan speed to achieve ...
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...CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to page 3-4 for details. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to page 3-33 for a more colorful and vivid image on ... utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from the available options. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you configure your choice 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. Refer to share and distribute their...
...CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to page 3-4 for details. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to page 3-33 for a more colorful and vivid image on ... utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from the available options. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you configure your choice 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. Refer to share and distribute their...
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... It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. switch lights continuously. If the test fails... when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you ...
... It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. switch lights continuously. If the test fails... when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 2-25 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you ...
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... to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to provide enhancements on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes...
... to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to provide enhancements on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes...
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... utility. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. XX. 3. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
... utility. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. XX. 3. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
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... Defaults item under the Exit menu. Click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Chapter 3 5. P7P55DD.ROM ASUS P7P55D Deluxe P7P55DD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click...
... Defaults item under the Exit menu. Click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Chapter 3 5. P7P55DD.ROM ASUS P7P55D Deluxe P7P55DD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click...
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... to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . 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...select EZ Flash 2 and press to use a DOS‑based utility. asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. The EZ...
... to the USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . 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...select EZ Flash 2 and press to use a DOS‑based utility. asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. The EZ...
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... may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again...
... may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D Deluxe 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again...
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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] ... such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to the...
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] ... such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to the...