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... Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 4-10 4.4 RAID configurations 4-11 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-11 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-12 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-12 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-16 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-17 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
... Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 4-10 4.4 RAID configurations 4-11 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-11 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-12 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-12 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-16 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-17 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-17 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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True SATA 6.0Gb/s Support ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Series: ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS My Logo 2 - vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS ...
True SATA 6.0Gb/s Support ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Series: ASUS Hybrid Processor-TurboV EVO - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vCPU_PLL: 4-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS My Logo 2 - vPCH: 2-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS ...
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... that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use DIMMs of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. The system maps the total size of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C.
... that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use DIMMs of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. The system maps the total size of a higher frequency with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C.
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... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the table on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-21 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the table on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-21 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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... other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI Express x1_3 slot (gray, 2.5GT/s) PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x8 link) PCI slot 1 PCI Express x1_2 slot (blue, 5.0GT/s) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, single at x16 or dual at x8 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot (blue, 5.0GT/s) ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
... other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI Express x1_3 slot (gray, 2.5GT/s) PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x8 link) PCI slot 1 PCI Express x1_2 slot (blue, 5.0GT/s) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, single at x16 or dual at x8 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot (blue, 5.0GT/s) ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
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... information before you change the setting of these three switches. • DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to 2.5V • Before you to halt. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-27 Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings.
... information before you change the setting of these three switches. • DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to 2.5V • Before you to halt. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-27 Ensure your system functions well under high voltage settings.
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..., BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com...
..., BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com...
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From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. XX. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to your system. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update main window appears. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all...
From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. XX. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to your system. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update main window appears. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all...
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To update the BIOS using an OS-based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 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. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and...
To update the BIOS using an OS-based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Deluxe VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 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. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and...
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... 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file.
... 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file.
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Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turn off the computer...
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CDROM:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Network:XXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turn off the computer...
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... devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is accessed through BIOS. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [Enhanced] [IDE] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-13 WIN...
... devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration This menu is accessed through BIOS. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [Enhanced] [IDE] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-13 WIN...
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... CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. NOTE: Please key in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-23 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Sub Screen...
... CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. NOTE: Please key in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-23 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Sub Screen...
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...storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to internally optimize the order of commands. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard...
...storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to internally optimize the order of commands. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard...
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...for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set USB Support to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs Options Disabled Enabled USB Functions Legacy USB Support BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] The USB Devices Enabled item...
...for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set USB Support to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs Options Disabled Enabled USB Functions Legacy USB Support BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] The USB Devices Enabled item...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support EuP Ready [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select the ACPI state used for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be used for the EuP requirement. When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support EuP Ready [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select the ACPI state used for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be used for the EuP requirement. When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe...
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... panel connectors for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-35 3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your BIOS password, you set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User...
... panel connectors for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-35 3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your BIOS password, you set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User...
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... drive. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-1 The Make disk menu contains items to use the devices. Refer to install. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to run the DVD. Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard...
... drive. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-1 The Make disk menu contains items to use the devices. Refer to install. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to run the DVD. Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard...
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..., or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. Refer to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds of powering on the computer. When installed on the computer. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of available disk space. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-7
..., or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. Refer to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds of powering on the computer. When installed on the computer. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of available disk space. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 4-7
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... same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Create RAID Volume 2. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to the power connector on the system. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Due to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1014 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Reset Disks to the Main menu > Storage Configuration, and...
... same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Create RAID Volume 2. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to the power connector on the system. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Due to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1014 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Reset Disks to the Main menu > Storage Configuration, and...
