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... 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS T.Probe 4-10 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using...
... 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS T.Probe 4-10 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-11 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-12 4.4.3 Using...
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... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
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... by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv x 9.6 in . P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple...
... by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv x 9.6 in . P7P55D EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple...
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...! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in your package with different models. Actual product specifications may vary...
...! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in your package with different models. Actual product specifications may vary...
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... IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are using Windows®...
... IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are using Windows®...
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However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. We strongly recommend that you..., advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the system's failure to boot. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-1
However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. We strongly recommend that you..., advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the system's failure to boot. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-1
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... > ASUSUpdate. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. From the Windows® ...with the motherboard package. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS...
... > ASUSUpdate. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. From the Windows® ...with the motherboard package. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS...
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... BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS... utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-5
... BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS... utility completes the updating process and power on again. 5. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-5
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... System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25] [Thu 07/09/2009] [English] [HDT722516DLA380] [Not Detected] [ATAPI DVD DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] General help Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen...
... System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25] [Thu 07/09/2009] [English] [HDT722516DLA380] [Not Detected] [ATAPI DVD DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] General help Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen...
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... System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25] [Thu 07/09/2009] [English] [HDT722516DLA380] [Not Detected] [ATAPI DVD DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the submenu. There is installed in the system...
... System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [13:51:25] [Thu 07/09/2009] [English] [HDT722516DLA380] [Not Detected] [ATAPI DVD DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the submenu. There is installed in the system...
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...utilities that the motherboard supports. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-1 Click each menu tab and select ...the items you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The ...
...utilities that the motherboard supports. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-1 Click each menu tab and select ...the items you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The ...
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... provided in different languages. Click the Manual tab. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to... get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are included in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The...
... provided in different languages. Click the Manual tab. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to... get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are included in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The...
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...window appears. 3. Launching PC Probe II 1. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you turn it on. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-3 PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window ...application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is ...
...window appears. 3. Launching PC Probe II 1. With this icon to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you turn it on. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-3 PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window ...application Closes the application Refer to close or restore the application. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is ...
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... window. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to open the monitor window that displays system ... AI Suite main window appears. 3. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for...
... window. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to open the monitor window that displays system ... AI Suite main window appears. 3. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for...
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Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P7P55D EVO 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 ...
Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P7P55D EVO 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 ...
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... that provides you with these modes to optimize power management. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to the current system ...automatically according to launch the program. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for a few seconds. With auto phase switching for each mode. You can also configure advanced settings for ...
... that provides you with these modes to optimize power management. ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to the current system ...automatically according to launch the program. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for a few seconds. With auto phase switching for each mode. You can also configure advanced settings for ...
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... Gate supports installation on the computer. See chapter 2 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the motherboard support DVD before turning on your pictures. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-7 The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds of powering on the computer. • Your monitor...
... Gate supports installation on the computer. See chapter 2 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the motherboard support DVD before turning on your pictures. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-7 The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds of powering on the computer. • Your monitor...
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... is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™ Device volume control Minimize button Exit button Analog and digital connector status Default... Definition Audio utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
... is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™ Device volume control Minimize button Exit button Analog and digital connector status Default... Definition Audio utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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...(either Super Speed or EZ Backup) using two hard drives with operating system already installed, and two hard disks for detailed software configuration. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-9 The dual channel design largely enhances hard disk transfer rate. • Normal Mode allows you to SATA_E1 (gray) and SATA_E2 (dark ...• Drive Xpert is damaged. • Super Speed allows two hard disks to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Drive Xpert configuration. • Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have connected the SATA signal...
...(either Super Speed or EZ Backup) using two hard drives with operating system already installed, and two hard disks for detailed software configuration. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-9 The dual channel design largely enhances hard disk transfer rate. • Normal Mode allows you to SATA_E1 (gray) and SATA_E2 (dark ...• Drive Xpert is damaged. • Super Speed allows two hard disks to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Drive Xpert configuration. • Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have connected the SATA signal...
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...With T.Probe enabled, the temperature of the power phase gradually levels to the center AVG (average) area. Place the support DVD to configure BIOS settings before using ASUS T.Probe. 1. Set the T.Probe item in real-time. The temperature of the power phase gradually levels to the center AVG... to the optical drive. Follow the screen instructions to launch the T.Probe application. Save BIOS settings and restart the computer. 4.3.8 ASUS T.Probe The onboard T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in the Advanced menu to [Enabled] 3. The Drivers...
...With T.Probe enabled, the temperature of the power phase gradually levels to the center AVG (average) area. Place the support DVD to configure BIOS settings before using ASUS T.Probe. 1. Set the T.Probe item in real-time. The temperature of the power phase gradually levels to the center AVG... to the optical drive. Follow the screen instructions to launch the T.Probe application. Save BIOS settings and restart the computer. 4.3.8 ASUS T.Probe The onboard T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in the Advanced menu to [Enabled] 3. The Drivers...