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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 2-26 2.9 Exit menu 2-27 2.5 Advanced menu 2-16 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.5.2 Uncore Configuration 2-18 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-18 ... Suspend Mode 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...
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 2-26 2.9 Exit menu 2-27 2.5 Advanced menu 2-16 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.5.2 Uncore Configuration 2-18 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-18 ... Suspend Mode 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...
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.... 4. function. 1.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the... parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to...
.... 4. function. 1.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the... parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to...
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... system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. •...you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously...
... system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 A messgae will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. •...you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously...
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...plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we ...Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 600 W....
...plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we ...Xpert feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 600 W....
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... system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI].
... system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI].
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... the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. 8. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk...
... the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. 8. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk...
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... Configuration for details. 2. This is a reminder that the system is solved. POST State LED POST State LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.11.3 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found , the LED ...
... Configuration for details. 2. This is a reminder that the system is solved. POST State LED POST State LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.11.3 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found , the LED ...
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...than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found , the utility reads the BIOS file...cause system boot failure! If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 ...
...than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found , the utility reads the BIOS file...cause system boot failure! If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 ...
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... and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS ...3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C ...
... and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS ...3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C ...
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... 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 [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] ...Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS...
... 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 [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] ...Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS...
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...chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can also set the system time and date and BIOS ... in this section are for this option only if you an overview of the basic system information. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time [13:51:25] System Date [Wed 12/02/2009] Language [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration �...
...chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can also set the system time and date and BIOS ... in this section are for this option only if you an overview of the basic system information. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time [13:51:25] System Date [Wed 12/02/2009] Language [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration �...
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... the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level UP [Auto Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode...
... the settings in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Mode [Offset] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level UP [Auto Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode...
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... the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d [Disabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item...
... the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Intel VT-d [Disabled] Tools Exit Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item...
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... when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. Max CPUID Value 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...] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to run faster than marked frequency in the processor package. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-17 Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to throttle its default speed.
... when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. Max CPUID Value 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...] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to run faster than marked frequency in the processor package. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-17 Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to throttle its default speed.
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...Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you enable the previous item. [Disabled] Disables Marvell controller Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Marvell controller Boot ROM. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Marvell 9123 Boot ROM [Auto] This item appears only when you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives ...Disables the Marvell controller. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. The ...
...Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you enable the previous item. [Disabled] Disables Marvell controller Boot ROM. [Enabled] Enables Marvell controller Boot ROM. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Marvell 9123 Boot ROM [Auto] This item appears only when you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives ...Disables the Marvell controller. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. The ...
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...] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set USB Support to display the configuration options. USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers...to change the advanced settings for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-19 Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller....
...] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set USB Support to display the configuration options. USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers...to change the advanced settings for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-19 Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller....
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... state used for WOL, WO_USB, audio, and onboard LEDs at S5 state to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power...
... state used for WOL, WO_USB, audio, and onboard LEDs at S5 state to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power...
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...self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to run Setup" during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-23 Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Full Screen Logo... [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you...
...self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to run Setup" during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-23 Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Full Screen Logo... [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you...
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... the same steps as in setting a user password. The User Password item on how to six letters or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Change User Password item and press . 2 In��t�h�e��p�a�s�s�...
... the same steps as in setting a user password. The User Password item on how to six letters or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Change User Password item and press . 2 In��t�h�e��p�a�s�s�...
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... PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-25 Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple... and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data IO Levelup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] [Disabled] Tools Exit ←→ Select ...
... PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-25 Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple... and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data IO Levelup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] [Disabled] Tools Exit ←→ Select ...