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... an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-2 2.3.1 Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 ASUS Contact information 2-5 2.3.4 Other information 2-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumpers 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items 4-8 iii
... an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-2 2.3.1 Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 ASUS Contact information 2-5 2.3.4 Other information 2-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumpers 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items 4-8 iii
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...of used batteries according to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS P6-P7H55E. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information... and installation instructions about the motherboard that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ...
...of used batteries according to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS P6-P7H55E. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information... and installation instructions about the motherboard that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ...
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.... ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll Installs all of the BIOS... from the ASUS website.
.... ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll Installs all of the BIOS... from the ASUS website.
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... 8Mb BIOS SPDIF_OUT DEBUGPORT SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 EATXPWR 33.5cm(13.2in) ATX12V CR_CON1 LGA1156 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC USB56 17.5cm(6.9in) CPU_FAN FRONT_ AUD 1 F_PANEL 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The P6-P7H55E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard...
... 8Mb BIOS SPDIF_OUT DEBUGPORT SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 EATXPWR 33.5cm(13.2in) ATX12V CR_CON1 LGA1156 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC USB56 17.5cm(6.9in) CPU_FAN FRONT_ AUD 1 F_PANEL 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The P6-P7H55E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard...
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...12 23 P7H5510LT Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If ...CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P6-P7H55E 3-3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF ...
...12 23 P7H5510LT Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If ...CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P6-P7H55E 3-3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF ...
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BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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...requests you to run the BIOS setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup We strongly recommend that... you change the default BIOS settings except in the future. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...
...requests you to run the BIOS setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup We strongly recommend that... you change the default BIOS settings except in the future. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...
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... the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. b. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-3 c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears...
... the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. b. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-3 c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears...
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...launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P7H55E VER: 0206 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 03/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu, select EZ Flash 2, and ...
...launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P7H55E VER: 0206 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 03/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu, select EZ Flash 2, and ...
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...and turn it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the BIOS file in the USB flash disk to P7H55E.ROM. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash ...BIOS file. • Ensure that you to section 4.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Turn on again. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-5 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...
...and turn it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the BIOS file in the USB flash disk to P7H55E.ROM. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash ...BIOS file. • Ensure that you to section 4.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Turn on again. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-5 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...
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... If the system becomes unstable after POST, do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering...
... If the system becomes unstable after POST, do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering...
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... keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA 1 SATA ...2 SATA 3 Storage Configuration System Information [5:27:37] [Fri 03/19/2010] [English] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS P6-P7H55E...
... keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA 1 SATA ...2 SATA 3 Storage Configuration System Information [5:27:37] [Fri 03/19/2010] [English] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS P6-P7H55E...
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..., select it then press to configure system Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- To change the value of the selected item. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows...
..., select it then press to configure system Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- To change the value of the selected item. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows...
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... Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of...:37] [Fri 03/19/2010] [English] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-9
... Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of...:37] [Fri 03/19/2010] [English] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-9
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...supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. 4.3.3 SATA1~3 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of device connected to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-...sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select a device item then press to the system. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector ...
...supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. 4.3.3 SATA1~3 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of device connected to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-...sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select a device item then press to the system. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector ...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS Information Version : 0211 Build Date : 03/22/10 Processor Type Speed : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 2.67GHz : 2676MHz System Memory Usable Size : 991MB 750 @ BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 4.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS Information Version : 0211 Build Date : 03/22/10 Processor Type Speed : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 2.67GHz : 2676MHz System Memory Usable Size : 991MB 750 @ BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 4.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... menu items allow you to enable or disable the "Enhanced Halt State". Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration ... menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-13 Intel VT-d [Disabled] EFFEEFFEn11Sn11St0Ct0Ceerr GSGSESSSGGSEoeeaxeeeoeaxlnvilllnviteeeteeeteetocrcccortaatttaaSlnSlnuSdISIudbcHtctbHreEere-...
... menu items allow you to enable or disable the "Enhanced Halt State". Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Uncore Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration ... menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P6-P7H55E 4-13 Intel VT-d [Disabled] EFFEEFFEn11Sn11St0Ct0Ceerr GSGSESSSGGSEoeeaxeeeoeaxlnvilllnviteeeteeeteetocrcccortaatttaaSlnSlnuSdISIudbcHtctbHreEere-...
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...] [Disabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
...] [Disabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to select the amount of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you are using Clarkdale CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following...
... Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to select the amount of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] DVMT Memory [256MB] Allows you are using Clarkdale CPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following...
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...support for the USB storage device to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is disabled. Setting to...
...support for the USB storage device to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is plugged. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is disabled. Setting to...