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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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... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
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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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...a separate file, giving users freedom to page 3-34 for details. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to page 2-40 for details. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Refer to share and distribute their favorite ...-based flash utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! Refer to ...
...a separate file, giving users freedom to page 3-34 for details. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to page 2-40 for details. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Refer to share and distribute their favorite ...-based flash utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. Refer to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P7P55D 1-5 ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! Refer to ...
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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 does not function under Windows™ OS ...environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
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 does not function under Windows™ OS ...environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
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... motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS...
... motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS P7P55D 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS...
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XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX...
XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to your system. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX...
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Updating from a BIOS file a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. Click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-3 c. 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. b.
Updating from a BIOS file a. ��S�e��le�c�t Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. Click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-3 c. 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. b.
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...65533;��th��e�O��p�e�n� window, then click Open. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup... Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Always update the utility to avail all its features. P7P55D.ROM P7P55D 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details.
...65533;��th��e�O��p�e�n� window, then click Open. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup... Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Always update the utility to avail all its features. P7P55D.ROM P7P55D 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details.
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... 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 asus.com. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Before you to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to...
... 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 asus.com. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Before you to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to...
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...updating process and power on . When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 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). If you in the motherboard... recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash ...
...updating process and power on . When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 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). If you in the motherboard... recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash ...
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...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 [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. 3.9.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS... while updating the BIOS to confirm your choice. When you to diagnose LAN cable. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will take 3 to 10 seconds to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
...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 [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can be loaded. 3.9.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS... while updating the BIOS to confirm your choice. When you to diagnose LAN cable. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will take 3 to 10 seconds to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...