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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 2-8 2.3.2 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration 2-9 2.3.4 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.4.1 CPU Level Up 2-10 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-11 2.4.3 CPU ...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 SATA 1-6 2-8 2.3.2 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.3 AHCI Configuration 2-9 2.3.4 System Information 2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.4.1 CPU Level Up 2-10 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-11 2.4.3 CPU ...
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...you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key...BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Used to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS...
...you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key...BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Used to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS...
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..., 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 Manageability Support DVD Contents WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D-E LX specifications...
..., 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 Manageability Support DVD Contents WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P7P55D-E LX specifications...
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... during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 switch under Windows™ ...fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch ...
... during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 switch under Windows™ ...fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch ...
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... motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that you need to your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. Click Next. c. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Select...
... motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that you need to your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto elect. Click Next. c. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your system. Select...
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...update the utility to complete the update process. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E-LX... VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Update ROM ...
...update the utility to complete the update process. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E-LX... VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Update ROM ...
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... load default BIOS values. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on again. 5. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and...
... load default BIOS values. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on again. 5. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and...
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... press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when...
... press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when...
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... type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to continue. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not... characters for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E LX VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2.
... type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to continue. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not... characters for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E LX VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2.
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... FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E LX VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P7P55D.ROM 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48 Note...
... FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E LX VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P7P55D.ROM 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48 Note...
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...: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Refer to BIOS menu screen for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you failed to navigate through them. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •...
...: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Refer to BIOS menu screen for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you failed to navigate through them. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. •...
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...2.8.5 [Disabled] [USB 3.0] [SATA 6G] IO Levelup [Disabled] Disables the IO Level UP feature. Set USB 3.0 ports to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. When you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. [No] Set to [No] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or...with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run again when you save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to Gen. 2 speed while the blue PCIex16_1 slot operates at x8 mode. The...
...2.8.5 [Disabled] [USB 3.0] [SATA 6G] IO Levelup [Disabled] Disables the IO Level UP feature. Set USB 3.0 ports to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. When you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. [No] Set to [No] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or...with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run again when you save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to Gen. 2 speed while the blue PCIex16_1 slot operates at x8 mode. The...