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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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... you have been added by your dealer. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the...
... you have been added by your dealer. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the...
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... 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 change without notice. P7P55D specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...
... 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 change without notice. P7P55D specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors...
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...plugging in one complete module. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 2-40 for details. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY ... and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS O.C. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C....
...plugging in one complete module. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. Refer to page 2-40 for details. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY ... and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS O.C. ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C....
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... also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. ...process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to enhance system performance. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ...
... also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. ...process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch to enhance system performance. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ...
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.... ASUS P7P55D 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. We recommend that comes with the help of the BIOS may result in the following utilities allow you to update your BIOS if necessary. The ASUS Update utility allows you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update...
.... ASUS P7P55D 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. We recommend that comes with the help of the BIOS may result in the following utilities allow you to update your BIOS if necessary. The ASUS Update utility allows you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update...
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... utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process. Updating from the Internet a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from the Internet, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
... utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process. Updating from the Internet a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from the Internet, and then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
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c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download, then click Next. b. Click Next. Updating from a BIOS file a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-3
c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download, then click Next. b. Click Next. Updating from a BIOS file a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-3
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... Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. P7P55D.ROM P7P55D 3.
... Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. P7P55D.ROM P7P55D 3.
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... settings to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to ensure system compatibility and stability. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB...
... settings to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to ensure system compatibility and stability. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB...
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... to turn the system off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn off then back on the system. 2. Recovering the...
... to turn the system off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn off then back on the system. 2. Recovering the...
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... [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will take 3 to 10 seconds to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from ... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D ...
... [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will take 3 to 10 seconds to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from ... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D ...