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... 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...
... 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...
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... function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are ... ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information...speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
... function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are ... ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information...speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
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... process. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in BIOS. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to section 3.8.2 Boot Setting ... cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. If an error is solved. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D 2-41 2.9 Onboard LEDs 1.
... process. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in BIOS. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to section 3.8.2 Boot Setting ... cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. If an error is solved. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D 2-41 2.9 Onboard LEDs 1.
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...Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the ...detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. If you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on self tests or POST. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After making all switches are running, the BIOS...
...Chapter 2 2.10 Starting up for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you do not see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the ...detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. If you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on self tests or POST. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After making all switches are running, the BIOS...
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... port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 Press to prevent system boot failure! When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs...
... port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D 3-5 Press to prevent system boot failure! When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs...
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...the system while recovering the BIOS! 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). Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program.... BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis....
...the system while recovering the BIOS! 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). Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program.... BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis....
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... suspend mode. 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [No] The system will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [Yes] The system invokes VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the...
... suspend mode. 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [No] The system will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [Yes] The system invokes VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the...
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... 'DEL' Message Display POST State LEDs [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to display during POST. Set this function. ...to do so. POST State LEDs [Enabled] [Enabled] Turn on device to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on state of the device POST sequence. [Disabled... [Enabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled] When set the add-on onboard device LEDs in ...the NumLock to [Off]. [On] Sets the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to [On]. AddOn ROM Display ...
... 'DEL' Message Display POST State LEDs [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to display during POST. Set this function. ...to do so. POST State LEDs [Enabled] [Enabled] Turn on device to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on state of the device POST sequence. [Disabled... [Enabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled] When set the add-on onboard device LEDs in ...the NumLock to [Off]. [On] Sets the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to [On]. AddOn ROM Display ...
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.../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length 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. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C.
.../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Utility V4.00a Current CMOS BOARD: P7P55D VER: 0157 DATE: 06/19/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length 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. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C.
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...on your pictures. Refer to zero (0); ASUS P7P55D 4-7 Within a few seconds after you power on the computer. in the • Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB of available disk space. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives...the exact location of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in IDE mode only. See chapter 2 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to the motherboard USB port before turning on USB HDDs and ...
...on your pictures. Refer to zero (0); ASUS P7P55D 4-7 Within a few seconds after you power on the computer. in the • Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB of available disk space. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives...the exact location of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • See the software manual in IDE mode only. See chapter 2 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to the motherboard USB port before turning on USB HDDs and ...
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...motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. To install the SATA hard disks for details on the system. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST...Recovery Volume Options 5. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Go to display the utility main menu. During POST, press + to the Main menu > Storage Configuration, and then press . 3. Connect a SATA power ...Select Menu ASUS P7P55D 4-13 Refer to [RAID]. 4.
...motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. To install the SATA hard disks for details on the system. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST...Recovery Volume Options 5. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Go to display the utility main menu. During POST, press + to the Main menu > Storage Configuration, and then press . 3. Connect a SATA power ...Select Menu ASUS P7P55D 4-13 Refer to [RAID]. 4.
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... utility. 3. Press during POST 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. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-17 For Windows®...the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the...
... utility. 3. Press during POST 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. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D 4-17 For Windows®...the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the...