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... utility 3-1 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 3-6 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.3.9 General help 3-8 3.4 Main menu 3-9 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information...
... utility 3-1 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 Entering BIOS Setup at startup 3-6 Entering BIOS Setup after POST 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.3.9 General help 3-8 3.4 Main menu 3-9 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information...
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...ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-13 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-17 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows... 4-17 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-18 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-18...
...ASUS Turbo Key 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-13 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-17 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows... 4-17 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-18 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-18...
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...power phase loading and temperature in realtime. Refer to achieve a total system level up. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Even O.C. The actual boot time is an intelligent tool that provides you with the...Auto Tuning is subject to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with quick access to hardware configurations and...O.C. beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. ...
...power phase loading and temperature in realtime. Refer to achieve a total system level up. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 Even O.C. The actual boot time is an intelligent tool that provides you with the...Auto Tuning is subject to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. ASUS 12+2 Phase Power Design Unprecedented Innovation with quick access to hardware configurations and...O.C. beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for details. ...
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... for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip... or less. For effective use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following: - ASUS P7P55D 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
... for details. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Refer to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip... or less. For effective use DIMMs of a higher frequency with a core frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of the following: - ASUS P7P55D 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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...8226; We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for...reboots when each timing set is tested. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ...
...8226; We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.9 Onboard LEDs for...reboots when each timing set is tested. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ...
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... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P7P55D 2-33 In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 4. If you ... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID 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.
... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P7P55D 2-33 In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 4. If you ... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID 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.
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... the corresponding sections for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. The following circumstances: • An... that you not change the BIOS settings only with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB...
... the corresponding sections for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. The following circumstances: • An... that you not change the BIOS settings only with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB...
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.... 2. Updating from the Internet a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from the Internet, and then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing...
.... 2. Updating from the Internet a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from the Internet, and then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing...
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen ...;I�O��S��fi�le��f�ro�m���th��e�O��p�e�n� window, then click Open. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen ...;I�O��S��fi�le��f�ro�m���th��e�O��p�e�n� window, then click Open. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS...
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... 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 not userconfigurable. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot ... Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys...
... 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 not userconfigurable. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot ... Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys...
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...[10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�e�c�o... Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to [No] to [Reset], ensure that you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-35 3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. The first time wizard will be cleared...
...[10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�e�c�o... Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to [No] to [Reset], ensure that you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-35 3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. The first time wizard will be cleared...
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... option from the legend bar to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. When you made to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to save...
... option from the legend bar to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. When you made to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to save...
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... devices. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. 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). Refer to avail all...for reference only. Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Make disk menu contains items to use the devices. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from ...
... devices. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. 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). Refer to avail all...for reference only. Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Make disk menu contains items to use the devices. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from ...
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.... Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P7P55D 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with these components. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory...
.... Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P7P55D 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with these components. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory...
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.... 3. Launching AI Suite 1. 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 information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 ...button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. If you to restore system default settings. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
.... 3. Launching AI Suite 1. 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 information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 ...button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. If you to restore system default settings. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
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4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P7P55D 4-5 clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking ...the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a...
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P7P55D 4-5 clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking ...the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a...
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...icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the Windows notification area. Follow the installation wizard 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...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 install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. VIA HD...
...icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the Windows notification area. Follow the installation wizard 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...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 install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. VIA HD...
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...unstable. Use the Save Profile function to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- For system stability, all changes immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Install...TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Easy Mode Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS P7P55D 4-9 See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced ...
...unstable. Use the Save Profile function to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- For system stability, all changes immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Install...TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Easy Mode Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS P7P55D 4-9 See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced ...
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... physical overclocking buttons. Click on the Windows notification area. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Click Apply for all settings to the Turbo Key interface. Click the Turbo Key tab to switch to take effect. You can decide the performance boost level by selecting Turbo Key Profile. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-11 After the easy setup, Turbo...
... physical overclocking buttons. Click on the Windows notification area. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Click Apply for all settings to the Turbo Key interface. Click the Turbo Key tab to switch to take effect. You can decide the performance boost level by selecting Turbo Key Profile. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-11 After the easy setup, Turbo...
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... If you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be calculated and written. Refer to improve both data ...three or more hard disk drives. Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. If one drive to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® P55 chipset that of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter ...
... If you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be calculated and written. Refer to improve both data ...three or more hard disk drives. Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. If one drive to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® P55 chipset that of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter ...