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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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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that...
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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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... before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS Q-Design enhances your BIOS only in a few clicks without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic...
... before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS Q-Design enhances your BIOS only in a few clicks without the usual "fingers"-making connection quick and accurate. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic...
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...DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch lights continuously. switch until the... tuning for the system to test one set is tested. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch ...
...DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch lights continuously. switch until the... tuning for the system to test one set is tested. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch ...
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..., and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If there is available in case you to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup...
..., and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If there is available in case you to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup...
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... Next. XX. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. Place the support DVD...
... Next. XX. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. Place the support DVD...
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Click Next. c. Updating from a BIOS file a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-3
Click Next. c. Updating from a BIOS file a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-3
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...the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup P7P55D.ROM P7P55D 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. b. ��L�...�m���th��e�O��p�e�n� window, then click Open. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
...the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup P7P55D.ROM P7P55D 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. b. ��L�...�m���th��e�O��p�e�n� window, then click Open. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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... Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00 FLASH TYPE: 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...
... Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.00 FLASH TYPE: 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...
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... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at startup: • Press during the updating process. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at support.asus.com...
... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at startup: • Press during the updating process. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at support.asus.com...
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...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 single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek O.C.... Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will take 3 to 10 seconds to confirm your choice. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06...
...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 single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek O.C.... Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will take 3 to 10 seconds to confirm your choice. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06...