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... Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using 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...
... Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-9 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-9 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-10 4.4.3 Using 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...
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P7P55D specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM port connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header CD audio in 24-pin ATX... BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor...
P7P55D specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM port connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header CD audio in 24-pin ATX... BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor...
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...PCI cards on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your...screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the ...
...PCI cards on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your...screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the ...
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...[Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the PCH chip. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10]...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-11 It appears only when you to configure your storage devices. WIN2000, Win XP, Vista is the section for AHCI configuration. Configuration ...
...[Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the PCH chip. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10]...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-11 It appears only when you to configure your storage devices. WIN2000, Win XP, Vista is the section for AHCI configuration. Configuration ...
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... the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-23 Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]... [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to select the Serial ...
... the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-23 Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]... [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to select the Serial ...
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...stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit... the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in...
...stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit... the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in...
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... Audio utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability 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... the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
... Audio utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability 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... the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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...hard disk drives. Intel® Matrix Storage. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Use two new drives or use an ...driver during OS installation. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by the PCH chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to be calculated and written. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 4.5 RAID configurations The motherboard...
...hard disk drives. Intel® Matrix Storage. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Use two new drives or use an ...driver during OS installation. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by the PCH chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to be calculated and written. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 4.5 RAID configurations The motherboard...
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... disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-17 To work around this OS limitation, refer to complete the process. Boot your computer. 2. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press .... Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the...
... disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-17 To work around this OS limitation, refer to complete the process. Boot your computer. 2. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press .... Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the...
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...ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller. 4. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during Windows® OS... SCSI adapter to install, ensure that you to press the F6 key to install third- Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive or USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk ...
...ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller. 4. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during Windows® OS... SCSI adapter to install, ensure that you to press the F6 key to install third- Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive or USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk ...
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Double-click the file. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-19 Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. A window appears, allowing you to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Use Notepad to open the file. 4.
Double-click the file. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-19 Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. A window appears, allowing you to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Use Notepad to open the file. 4.
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... 5. ASUS P7P55D 5-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your computer. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: 5.1 Multiple GPU technology support ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports ...that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
... 5. ASUS P7P55D 5-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your computer. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: 5.1 Multiple GPU technology support ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports ...that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
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...system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. ASUS P7P55D 5-3 Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5... Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control...
...system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. ASUS P7P55D 5-3 Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5... Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control...