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... 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 2-26 2.9 Exit menu 2-27
... 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 2-26 2.9 Exit menu 2-27
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...the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never... turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 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 pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM ...
...the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never... turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 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 pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM ...
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...will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the... reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the...
...will reboot the computer and start memory tuning. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 1-19 switch under Windows™ OS environment will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the... reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the...
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...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a... in only one orientation. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your ...
...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a... in only one orientation. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your ...
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... power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to this connector. See section Storage Configuration for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD...
... power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to this connector. See section Storage Configuration for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD...
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... the BIOS to section Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 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 BIOS to section Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 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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POST State LED POST State LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. Refer to locate the root problem within seconds. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the error ...device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to section Boot Settings Configuration for details. 2. You may disable the POST State LEDs in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is found , the LED...
POST State LED POST State LED checks DRAM during motherboard booting process. Refer to locate the root problem within seconds. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the error ...device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to section Boot Settings Configuration for details. 2. You may disable the POST State LEDs in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is found , the LED...
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... the system while recovering the BIOS! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file...again. 5. Turn on the system. 2. 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 and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Insert...
... the system while recovering the BIOS! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file...again. 5. Turn on the system. 2. 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 and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Insert...
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...8595; to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single... partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. This utility also allows...
...8595; to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single... partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. This utility also allows...
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...system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . 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...
...system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . 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...
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Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this menu. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Date...Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Use [+] or [-] to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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 �...
Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this menu. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Date...Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Use [+] or [-] to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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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...;→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. 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...
...;→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. 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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... Line Prefetcher function. Be cautious when changing the settings of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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...
... Line Prefetcher function. Be cautious when changing the settings of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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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... extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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 ... [Enabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need this function enabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-17 Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the CPU to zero (0). Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in ...
... extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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 ... [Enabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need this function enabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-17 Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the CPU to zero (0). Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in ...
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...[AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to change the advanced chipset settings. Marvell 9123 Boot ROM [Auto] This item appears only when you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. ...to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). Realtek LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to high-definition audio. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of memory...
...[AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to change the advanced chipset settings. Marvell 9123 Boot ROM [Auto] This item appears only when you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. ...to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). Realtek LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller. [Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to high-definition audio. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not allow remapping of memory...
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If no USB device is disabled. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-19 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the .... 2.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you set USB Support to [Enabled]. Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology...
If no USB device is disabled. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-19 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the .... 2.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you set USB Support to [Enabled]. Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology...
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..., and onboard LEDs at S5 state to get the system ready for the Advanced Power Management (APM). 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 will not add additional tables as...
..., and onboard LEDs at S5 state to get the system ready for the Advanced Power Management (APM). 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 will not add additional tables as...
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... messages will be pressed when error occurs. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-23 Select an item then press to boot the system. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo...
... messages will be pressed when error occurs. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. ASUS P7P55D-E LX 2-23 Select an item then press to boot the system. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo...
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...;in a password containing up to allow you set a supervisor password, the other items appear to six letters or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Clear User Password Select this item to selected fields, such as in setting a user password. The Supervisor Password item...
...;in a password containing up to allow you set a supervisor password, the other items appear to six letters or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Clear User Password Select this item to selected fields, such as in setting a user password. The Supervisor Password item...
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... User Data IO Levelup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] [Disabled] Tools Exit ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to configure options for special functions. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS O.C. Profile Utility V2.10a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D-E-LX VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Restore CMOS...
... User Data IO Levelup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] [Disabled] Tools Exit ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to configure options for special functions. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS O.C. Profile Utility V2.10a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D-E-LX VER: 0019 DATE: 12/02/2009 Restore CMOS...