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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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Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings...the card. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to ...
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings...the card. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to ...
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...IDE] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. WIN2000, Win XP, Vista is accessed through BIOS. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the PCH chip. This will be effective only if the ...Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-11 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. Select an item then...
...IDE] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. WIN2000, Win XP, Vista is accessed through BIOS. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the PCH chip. This will be effective only if the ...Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-11 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. Select an item then...
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...mode to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-23 3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Realtek LAN [Enabled] ... of commands. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to high-definition audio. 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 use the Serial ...
...mode to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-23 3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Realtek LAN [Enabled] ... of commands. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to high-definition audio. 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 use the Serial ...
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... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. Refer...
... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P7P55D 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. Refer...
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... control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. 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 Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. 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...
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...motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you to create a RAID driver... performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by using only two identical hard disk drives. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy...
...motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you to create a RAID driver... performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by using only two identical hard disk drives. Refer to section 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy...
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... the RAID driver. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. To work around this OS limitation, refer to complete the process. 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-17...
... the RAID driver. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. To work around this OS limitation, refer to complete the process. 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-17...
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... complete the installation. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to install, ensure that you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. Refer to complete the installation. or 3. Right-click My Computer ...on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy ...
... complete the installation. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to install, ensure that you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. Refer to complete the installation. or 3. Right-click My Computer ...on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy ...
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Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. 4. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-19 Use Notepad to open the file. Click Details tab.
Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. 4. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-19 Use Notepad to open the file. Click Details tab.
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...motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS P7P55D...Remove. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to your system. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that allows you should have to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3....
...motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS P7P55D...Remove. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to your system. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that allows you should have to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3....
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... and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1. ASUS P7P55D 5-3 Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in...
... and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1. ASUS P7P55D 5-3 Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in...