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... 2-41 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-42 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update 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...
... 2-41 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-42 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update 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...
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... 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. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the...
... 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. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the...
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... Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language 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, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to...
... Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language 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, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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... Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple...
... Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to conveniently store or load multiple...
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...after turning on a bare or opencase system. This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ...is ideal for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
...after turning on a bare or opencase system. This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ...is ideal for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
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... sections for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...
... sections for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...
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... tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. XX. 3. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list...
... tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. XX. 3. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-3 Updating from a BIOS file a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download, then click Next. Click Next. c. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-3 Updating from a BIOS file a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download, then click Next. Click Next. c. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
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...onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. P7P55D.ROM P7P55D 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. b. ��L��o�c�a�t...�m���th��e�O��p�e�n� window, then click Open. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
...onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. P7P55D.ROM P7P55D 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. b. ��L��o�c�a�t...�m���th��e�O��p�e�n� window, then click Open. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
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...: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Refer to...
...: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Refer to...
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... during the updating process. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Turn off then back on again. 5. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you in the motherboard support DVD...
... during the updating process. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Turn off then back on again. 5. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you in the motherboard support DVD...
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Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [... the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to diagnose LAN cable. When you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and...
Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [... the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to diagnose LAN cable. When you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and...