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... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-11 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System...
... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-10 3.3.9 General help 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-11 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System...
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...ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-14 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows... 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19...
...ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-14 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows... 4-18 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-19...
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... beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. This tool also provides stability testing. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with Auto Tuning! Processor The... loading and temperature in real-time on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with quick access to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 Refer to page 2-34 and 4-12 for details. Refer to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Refer to page...
... beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. This tool also provides stability testing. Hybrid 32+3 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with Auto Tuning! Processor The... loading and temperature in real-time on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with quick access to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 1-3 Refer to page 2-34 and 4-12 for details. Refer to the fastest clock speeds while maintaining stability. Refer to page...
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... to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3-1333. For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking...the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the ...
... to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3-1333. For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking...the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the ...
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... requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 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 computer and replace DIMMs during... off the computer and unplog the power cord for successful boot. function. Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts...
... requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 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 computer and replace DIMMs during... off the computer and unplog the power cord for successful boot. function. Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts...
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... Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a ...Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard ...
... Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • When using these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a ...Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard ...
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... the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-33 Refer to Standard IDE mode by default. 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors...
... the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to section 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-33 Refer to Standard IDE mode by default. 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors...
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...of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for details on system stability, compatibility...support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-1 If there is potentially risky. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ...BIOS settings or update. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS...
...of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for details on system stability, compatibility...support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-1 If there is potentially risky. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ...BIOS settings or update. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS...
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... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS...). Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS...). Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
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... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. P7P55DEP.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E Premium P7P55DEP Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. P7P55DEP.ROM ASUS P7P55D-E Premium P7P55DEP Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update...
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...screen when there are the navigation keys for that is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected...Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
...screen when there are the navigation keys for that is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected...Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
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... sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears • Press after POST. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the ...boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the...
... sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears • Press after POST. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the ...boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the...
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... Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as ...bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to...
... Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as ...bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to...
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...before exiting. Select Ok to load default values. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-39 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if ...Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows ...
...before exiting. Select Ok to load default values. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-39 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if ...Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows ...
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...optical drive. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-1 The contents of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other ...BIN folder. The Manual menu contains the list of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display DVD/ ...
...optical drive. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-1 The contents of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other ...BIN folder. The Manual menu contains the list of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display DVD/ ...
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...Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-3 With this utility, you are assured that your computer the moment you of the applications in the ...65533;n����t�o��c�lo��s�e� or restore the application. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Launching PC Probe II 1. 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with the software application for detailed software configuration. ...
...Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-3 With this utility, you are assured that your computer the moment you of the applications in the ...65533;n����t�o��c�lo��s�e� or restore the application. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Launching PC Probe II 1. 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with the software application for detailed software configuration. ...
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...appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Using AI Suite Click each ...utility • The screenshots in this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Launching AI Suite...
...appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Using AI Suite Click each ...utility • The screenshots in this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Launching AI Suite...
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... tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-5 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the...
... tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-5 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the...
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...Detection,Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking and S/PDIF Out support. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Software information Advanced Options Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to deliver the ultimate audio experience on...;i�ty� The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 10-channel audio capability (Windows® Vista / 7 only) to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
...Detection,Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking and S/PDIF Out support. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Software information Advanced Options Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to deliver the ultimate audio experience on...;i�ty� The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 10-channel audio capability (Windows® Vista / 7 only) to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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... item in the Windows® notification area to [Enabled] 3. Save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Refer to Chapter 3 of the motherboard user manual for detailed instructions of the power phase gradually levels to enter the Setup utility. 2. With T.Probe enabled, select "Power Saving Mode" on motherboard model. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-9 Place the...
... item in the Windows® notification area to [Enabled] 3. Save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Refer to Chapter 3 of the motherboard user manual for detailed instructions of the power phase gradually levels to enter the Setup utility. 2. With T.Probe enabled, select "Power Saving Mode" on motherboard model. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-9 Place the...