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... the GPL) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is distributed...shipment of this product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to obtain the ...
... the GPL) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is distributed...shipment of this product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to obtain the ...
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..., Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment...
..., Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment...
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P7P55D-E LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16...6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / ...
P7P55D-E LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN USB Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16...6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / ...
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P7P55D-E LX specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2...6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x System ... 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)...
P7P55D-E LX specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2...6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x System ... 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)...
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... to protect the CPU. • According to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Refer to DDR3-1333. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to section Ai Overclock Tuner for the dual-channel configuration. Under the...
... to protect the CPU. • According to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Refer to DDR3-1333. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to section Ai Overclock Tuner for the dual-channel configuration. Under the...
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...blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the...memory tuning after turning on the computer. 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about ...
...blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the...memory tuning after turning on the computer. 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switch allows you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about ...
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...until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are for ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Insufficient air flow inside... the system may damage the motherboard components. These are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides...
...until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are for ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Insufficient air flow inside... the system may damage the motherboard components. These are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides...
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USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-25 USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system ... speed. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-25 USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system ... speed. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... the motherboard supports. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. the folder of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to open driver disk. Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. Double...click the ASSETUP.EXE to display the ASUS contact information. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.13.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-29 Use the setup procedures presented ...
... the motherboard supports. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. the folder of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to open driver disk. Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. Double...click the ASSETUP.EXE to display the ASUS contact information. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.13.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-29 Use the setup procedures presented ...
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... update the utility to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file ...ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E-LX...
... update the utility to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file ...ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E-LX...
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... BIOS file. The system requires you want to load default BIOS values. Doing so can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 When found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.... BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the correct BIOS file is found , the utility reads the BIOS ...
... BIOS file. The system requires you want to load default BIOS values. Doing so can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 When found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.... BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the correct BIOS file is found , the utility reads the BIOS ...
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... Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the support DVD into ... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer.
... Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the support DVD into ... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer.
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...its parameters. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Refer to BIOS menu screen for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 Do this motherboard apply for information on the menu screen items and how to turn the system off then back on your data or ...on the system chassis. • Press the power button to navigate through them. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 ...
...its parameters. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Refer to BIOS menu screen for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 Do this motherboard apply for information on the menu screen items and how to turn the system off then back on your data or ...on the system chassis. • Press the power button to navigate through them. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 ...