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...P7P55D-E LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-2 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU... 1.12 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13 Support DVD information 1-29 1.13.1 Running the...
...P7P55D-E LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-2 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU... 1.12 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13 Support DVD information 1-29 1.13.1 Running the...
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... 2-20 2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-20 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-20 2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-20 2.6.5 EuP Ready 2-20 2.6.6 APM Configuration 2-21 2.6.7 Hardware Monitor 2-22 2.7 Boot menu 2-23 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-23 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.7.3 Security 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-25 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-25 2.8.2 AI NET 2 2-26 2.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-26 2.8.4 Express Gate 2-26 2.8.5 IO Levelup...
... 2-20 2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-20 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-20 2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-20 2.6.5 EuP Ready 2-20 2.6.6 APM Configuration 2-21 2.6.7 Hardware Monitor 2-22 2.7 Boot menu 2-23 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-23 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.7.3 Security 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-25 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-25 2.8.2 AI NET 2 2-26 2.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-26 2.8.4 Express Gate 2-26 2.8.5 IO Levelup...
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... VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 Intel CPU support list ...
... VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 Intel CPU support list ...
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... 6Gb/s Support ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - MemOK! - vIMC: Adjustable IMC at 0.00625V increment - vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P7P55D-E LX specifications summary ASUS Q-Design ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive...
... 6Gb/s Support ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - MemOK! - vIMC: Adjustable IMC at 0.00625V increment - vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3 - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P7P55D-E LX specifications summary ASUS Q-Design ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive...
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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 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA on-the-go) 1 x RJ45 port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU..., 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...
...P7P55D-E LX specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA on-the-go) 1 x RJ45 port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 6 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU..., 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...
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...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS P7P55D-E LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s signal cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s signal cable 1x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors in the long line of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS P7P55D-E LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s signal cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s signal cable 1x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Q-Shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors in the long line of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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... recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Use a maximum of the following: - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605...
... recommended to protect the CPU. • According to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with a 2.66G CPU, enable the DRAM O.C. Use a maximum of the following: - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605...
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...) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• •• • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-11 P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand...SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8(7-7-7-20) ELPIDA J1108BABG-AE-E 7(1066-7-7-7-20) Asint DDRIII1208-AE (7-7-7-20) Asint DDRIII1208-AE (7-7-7-20) Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.1 • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) •• •• • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-11 P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand...SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8(7-7-7-20) ELPIDA J1108BABG-AE-E 7(1066-7-7-7-20) Asint DDRIII1208-AE (7-7-7-20) Asint DDRIII1208-AE (7-7-7-20) Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.1 • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP...20) 1.5-1.6 9-9-9-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 7-7-7-24(1333-8-8-8-28) 1.5 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C (1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.5 •• • 1333-9-9-9-24...) •• • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size ...
... SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP...20) 1.5-1.6 9-9-9-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 7-7-7-24(1333-8-8-8-28) 1.5 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) 9(1333-9-9-9-24) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C (1333-9-9-9-24) •• • 9(1066-8-7-7-20) 1.5 •• • 1333-9-9-9-24...) •• • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability for CPU at 2.66, 2.8 and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Size ...
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... No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-13 P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB...
... No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • • 1.9 • • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-13 P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB...
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...socket Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz ...SS N/A 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS/DS Chip Brand SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part No. Size SS/ ...
...socket Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • Heat-Sink Package 1.9 • • • P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz ...SS N/A 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS/DS Chip Brand SS N/A SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1625MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Apacer CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Transcend Patriot Part No. Size SS/ ...
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... 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 Voltage 2 1.65 1.65 2.0 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.9 1.8 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A ...1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ ...
... 9-8-8(1066-8-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 Voltage 2 1.65 1.65 2.0 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.9 1.9 1.8 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability for CPU at 2.66GHz Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage CORSAIR TR3X3G1866C9D(XMP) 3GB(Kit of 3) SS N/A ...1066-8-7-7-20) 1.8 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • • ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size Apacer Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ OCZ ...
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...memory channel. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. Single-sided DS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ ...; P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Profile feature in BIOS. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one...
...memory channel. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. Single-sided DS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ ...; P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Profile feature in BIOS. P7P55D-E LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability for CPU at 2.8 and 2.93GHz Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one...
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... (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 1.11.2 Internal connectors 1. Otherwise, the system will not boot. •... about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 2. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
... (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 1.11.2 Internal connectors 1. Otherwise, the system will not boot. •... about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 2. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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... you to set overclocking parameters. profile, which applies different settings to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-11 mode supported by your memory module(s) for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs...
... you to set overclocking parameters. profile, which applies different settings to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-11 mode supported by your memory module(s) for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs...
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...controlled by the operating system. Refer to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to adjust the value.... Enables Full Power Mode to section 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.8 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default ...
...controlled by the operating system. Refer to ensure the best CPU overclocking performance. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). To use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of up to adjust the value.... Enables Full Power Mode to section 2.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.8 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default ...
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...] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Hardware Prefetcher function. This item should be enabled in order.... Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Be cautious when changing the settings of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled]...
...] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Hardware Prefetcher function. This item should be enabled in order.... Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Be cautious when changing the settings of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled]...
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... CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2] Activate 2 CPU cores in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the CPU to zero (0). Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ASUS P7P55D-E LX ...Limit [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables this function...
... CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2] Activate 2 CPU cores in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the CPU to zero (0). Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ASUS P7P55D-E LX ...Limit [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables this function...
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... cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the BIOS so that the system waits at x8 mode. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information The first time wizard ...Set USB 3.0 ports to the maximum bandwidth. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. Choose...
... cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the BIOS so that the system waits at x8 mode. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information The first time wizard ...Set USB 3.0 ports to the maximum bandwidth. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. Choose...