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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 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12...
... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12...
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...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 ASUS...entering the OS 4-19 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-20 vi Contents 3.9...
...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 ASUS...entering the OS 4-19 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-19 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-19 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-20 vi Contents 3.9...
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... OS that data is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. In addition to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to page 2-33, 3-33 and 4-9 for anyone who needs to secure data on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite... Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your system booting success. ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-3 ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is the fastest memory booting solution today. Memory compatibility is looked after...
... OS that data is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. In addition to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to page 2-33, 3-33 and 4-9 for anyone who needs to secure data on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite... Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups-your system booting success. ASUS P7P55D EVO 1-3 ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design The groundbreaking 12+2 phase VRM design is the fastest memory booting solution today. Memory compatibility is looked after...
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...may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are supported for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked ...kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more details, refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with...
...may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are supported for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked ...kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-11 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more details, refer to Intel CPU spec, CPUs with...
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... on the computer. function. 3. MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-25 switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after...MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. The blinking speed of the...
... on the computer. function. 3. MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-25 switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after...MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. The blinking speed of the...
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... 1-6) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. If you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. If...
... 1-6) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. If you are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. If...
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... and two hard disks for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-33 3. Chapter 2 Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disks. • For using Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you have connected the... SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for SATA hard drives only.
... and two hard disks for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-33 3. Chapter 2 Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disks. • For using Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you have connected the... SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for SATA hard drives only.
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... risky. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or...settings except in the following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a...
... risky. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or...settings except in the following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a...
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From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the...
From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the...
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.... 4. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. P7P55EVO.ROM ASUS P7P55D EVO P7P55EVO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete...
.... 4. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. P7P55EVO.ROM ASUS P7P55D EVO P7P55EVO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete...
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...window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO...field is a brief description of the selected item. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu...
...window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO...field is a brief description of the selected item. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu...
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... of devices installed in Safe Mode, do not want to detect this item. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you do any...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 the system. xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Chassis ...
... of devices installed in Safe Mode, do not want to detect this item. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you do any...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 the system. xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Chassis ...
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... between [Yes] or [No], then press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-35 When you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check ...LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Choose [Prompt User] to confirm your choice. User data includes the Express Gate's ...
... between [Yes] or [No], then press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D EVO 3-35 When you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. 3.9.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check ...LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Choose [Prompt User] to confirm your choice. User data includes the Express Gate's ...
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...used for this option only if you do not want to fields other changes before exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to load the default values for each of the options from this option from the legend bar to the CMOS RAM. Load ...PC is turned off. Select Ok to load default values. When you select this menu. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you made changes to save your changes before saving the values...
...used for this option only if you do not want to fields other changes before exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to load the default values for each of the options from this option from the legend bar to the CMOS RAM. Load ...PC is turned off. Select Ok to load default values. When you select this menu. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you made changes to save your changes before saving the values...
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...can install to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-1 Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support ...
...can install to install. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-1 Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support ...
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.... Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-3 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II...
.... Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-3 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II...
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...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. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU... Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 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: ...
...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. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU... Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 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: ...
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... After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Chapter 4 Click to apply... fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to avoid noise caused by double- ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-5
... After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Chapter 4 Click to apply... fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to avoid noise caused by double- ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-5
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... your computer. VIA HD Audio Deck A. Click 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 Device button Expert Mode B. Follow the...
... your computer. VIA HD Audio Deck A. Click 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 Device button Expert Mode B. Follow the...
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... and hot-plug function are not supported. • Drive Xpert is damaged. • Super Speed allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-9 Drive Xpert modes There are for Drive Xpert: EZ Backup, Super Speed and Normal Mode. • EZ Backup allows one hard disk with ... the other hard disk automatically. Before using Drive Xpert in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to the software manual in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk to ...
... and hot-plug function are not supported. • Drive Xpert is damaged. • Super Speed allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously. ASUS P7P55D EVO 4-9 Drive Xpert modes There are for Drive Xpert: EZ Backup, Super Speed and Normal Mode. • EZ Backup allows one hard disk with ... the other hard disk automatically. Before using Drive Xpert in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to the software manual in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one hard disk to ...