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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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...and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12...Technology The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in realtime. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to page 4-10 for Best Performance The groundbreaking...
...and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 12+2 phase power design, 12...Technology The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in realtime. Refer to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS P7P55D 1-3 beginners can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to page 4-10 for Best Performance The groundbreaking...
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...ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To use DIMMs... full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 For effective use a more on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip...
...ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To use DIMMs... full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. ASUS P7P55D 2-11 For effective use a more on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip...
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...the system reboots and test the next set is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-24 ...when each timing set of failsafe settings. This is not properly installed. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...2.9 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the...
...the system reboots and test the next set is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-24 ...when each timing set of failsafe settings. This is not properly installed. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...2.9 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the...
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... Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P7P55D 2-33 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 hot-...0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 4.
... Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P7P55D 2-33 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 hot-...0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 4.
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...Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to... failure to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 The following circumstances: •...
...Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to... failure to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 The following circumstances: •...
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...; applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. Updating from the Internet a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from the Internet, and then... click Next. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1.
...; applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. Updating from the Internet a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from the Internet, and then... click Next. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1.
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... bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select 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 user-configurable, you can change the value of...the selected item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in brackets, and is not userconfigurable. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays ...
... bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select 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 user-configurable, you can change the value of...the selected item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in brackets, and is not userconfigurable. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays ...
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... Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D ...a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to...
... Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D ...a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to...
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... a message asking if you made to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from the legend bar to exit. If you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to save changes and exit. When you select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the... load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save your changes before exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values.
... a message asking if you made to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from the legend bar to exit. If you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to save changes and exit. When you select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the... load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save your changes before exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values.
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... vary. 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). The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change...
... vary. 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). The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change...
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...65533;o���n����t�o��c�lo��s�e� or restore the application. ASUS P7P55D 4-3 With this utility, you are assured that your computer the moment you turn it on. Because PC Probe II is always ...Probe II main window appears. 3. Launching PC Probe II 1. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD....
...65533;o���n����t�o��c�lo��s�e� or restore the application. ASUS P7P55D 4-3 With this utility, you are assured that your computer the moment you turn it on. Because PC Probe II is always ...Probe II main window appears. 3. Launching PC Probe II 1. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD....
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... screenshots in this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore system default settings.... Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore the window. Launching AI Suite 1. 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...
... screenshots in this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore system default settings.... Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore the window. Launching AI Suite 1. 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...
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...motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. ASUS P7P55D... 4-5 clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain...
...motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. ASUS P7P55D... 4-5 clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain...
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...VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon 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 Exit button Analog and digital connector status Default Device button Expert Mode B. The ...
...VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon 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 Exit button Analog and digital connector status Default Device button Expert Mode B. The ...
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... introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Refer to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in BIOS to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in TurboV. ASUS P7P55D 4-9
... introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. Refer to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in BIOS to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in TurboV. ASUS P7P55D 4-9
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...! Choose whether to the Turbo Key interface. Click on the Windows notification area. Select your desired hotkey combination. 2. You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-11 You have to press the assigned hotkeys to display the... TurboV EVO control panel. 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to take effect. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. If ...
...! Choose whether to the Turbo Key interface. Click on the Windows notification area. Select your desired hotkey combination. 2. You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-11 You have to press the assigned hotkeys to display the... TurboV EVO control panel. 4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to take effect. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. If ...
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...single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® P55 chipset that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, ... of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both system performance and data safety. Intel® Matrix Storage. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be calculated and written. A RAID array ...
...single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the Intel® P55 chipset that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, ... of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both system performance and data safety. Intel® Matrix Storage. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be calculated and written. A RAID array ...