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... panel 2-40 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-41 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-42 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 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 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up...
... panel 2-40 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-41 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-42 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 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 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up...
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... Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe 4-9 4.3.8 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...
... Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS T.Probe 4-9 4.3.8 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...
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... package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ... documentation, such as warranty flyers, 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 following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
... package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ... documentation, such as warranty flyers, 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 following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
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...ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - vPCH: 36-step chipset voltage control - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - True SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS... increment - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - True USB 3.0 Support - ASUS O.C. P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking ...
...ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - vPCH: 36-step chipset voltage control - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - True SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Hybrid Processor - ASUS... increment - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - True USB 3.0 Support - ASUS O.C. P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design ASUS exclusive overclocking ...
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... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary Back...
... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary Back...
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...components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Chapter 1 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution ... tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to update the BIOS without having to date. All of the innovative heat pipe design on your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and...
...components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Chapter 1 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution ... tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to update the BIOS without having to date. All of the innovative heat pipe design on your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and...
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..., 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher...Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in BIOS. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. ...
..., 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • According to DDR3-1333. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-11 DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher...Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in BIOS. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. ...
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... MICRON CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* AD30908C8D-15IG 1333-9-9-9-24 •• • AD30908C8D-15IG ... • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and...
... MICRON CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON CT12872BA1339.9FF 1024MB SS MICRON CT25664BA1339.16FF 2048MB DS MICRON Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* AD30908C8D-15IG 1333-9-9-9-24 •• • AD30908C8D-15IG ... • • • • • • • • P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and...
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... Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 7-7-7-18(1333-7-7-7-18)...8226; • •• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
... Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1024MB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2048MB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 6-6-6-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.8 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) (1337-7-7-7-18) 1.65 (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 7-7-7-18(1333-7-7-7-18)...8226; • •• • •• •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) ...
Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP) ...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP... of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 • • • A-DATA AD31600F002GMU(XMP... of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • • • PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1066-8-8-8-20 ••• ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-15 Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No.
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...;• Heat-Sink Package 8 •• • Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package...
...;• Heat-Sink Package 8 •• • Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-20(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 •• P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package...
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...of 2) OCZ3P20002GK(EPP) 2GB(Kit of 2) OCZ3P2000EB2GK 2GB(Kit of 2) SS Chip Brand N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) ... 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink 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-E EVO 2-17 SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink...
...of 2) OCZ3P20002GK(EPP) 2GB(Kit of 2) OCZ3P2000EB2GK 2GB(Kit of 2) SS Chip Brand N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.0AGCQ.CBZ(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) ... 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink 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-E EVO 2-17 SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink...
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...blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the... of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of 3) DS N/A Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) •• 9-9-9-28...
...blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the... of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of 3) DS N/A Chip NO. Chapter 2 P7P55D-E EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 9-9-9-27(1066-8-8-8-20) •• 9-9-9-28...
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... "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Ensure to install expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card ...
... "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Ensure to install expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card ...
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... the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to test one set...; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin ...
... the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-25 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to test one set...; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin ...
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...switch settings. Chapter 2 4. Default Enable OV (red) OV_DRAM up to 2.0V up to enable or disable the advanced DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. DRAM overvoltage setting switch (OV_DRAM) This switch allows you change the settings for example, a water-cooling system) to adjust the desired DRAM ...performance. Ensure your system functions well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of this switch. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is ...
...switch settings. Chapter 2 4. Default Enable OV (red) OV_DRAM up to 2.0V up to enable or disable the advanced DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. DRAM overvoltage setting switch (OV_DRAM) This switch allows you change the settings for example, a water-cooling system) to adjust the desired DRAM ...performance. Ensure your system functions well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of this switch. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is ...
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... the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. Clear CMOS switch 14. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. IEEE...
... the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. Clear CMOS switch 14. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) 8. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-27 LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. IEEE...
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... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage ...you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to Standard IDE mode by default.
... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage ...you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to Standard IDE mode by default.
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Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are set the Marvell SATA Controller item in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are for the ...; XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-33 3.
Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1, 7-pin SATA_6G_2 [gray]) These connectors are set the Marvell SATA Controller item in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. Refer to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. • These connectors are for the ...; XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-33 3.