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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P7H55-M SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central... 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-6 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P7H55-M SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central... 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2-6 iii
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ix P7H55-M SI specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1...ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form ...
ix P7H55-M SI specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1...ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake up, WOR by Ring 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form ...
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... in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard...
... in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-1 From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard...
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...POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is found. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M SI VER: 0207 (H:00 B:06...) DATE: 12/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...
...POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is found. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M SI VER: 0207 (H:00 B:06...) DATE: 12/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...
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... that you to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-3 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the correct BIOS file is not supported under DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB...
... that you to boot using defaults ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-3 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the correct BIOS file is not supported under DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB...
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... three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE:Winbond 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M SI VER: 0207 DATE: 12/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to continue. Welcome to Drive D (USB...
... three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE:Winbond 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M SI VER: 0207 DATE: 12/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to continue. Welcome to Drive D (USB...
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...them. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . See section 2.8 Exit menu for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M SI VER: 0207 DATE: 12/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:... Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select...
...them. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . See section 2.8 Exit menu for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD: P7H55-M SI VER: 0207 DATE: 12/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:... Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select...
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... to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before...
... to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before...
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... the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. If you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always...
... the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P7H55-M SI 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. If you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always...
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...item shows Installed. When set or change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to configure options for user password both , then press . 3. FAT 12/16/32 (R/W) 2. ... allows changes only to any field. [Limited] - After you to run the utility to [Setup], BIOS checks for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information To set to select andd update BIOS. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Setup...
...item shows Installed. When set or change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to configure options for user password both , then press . 3. FAT 12/16/32 (R/W) 2. ... allows changes only to any field. [Limited] - After you to run the utility to [Setup], BIOS checks for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information To set to select andd update BIOS. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Setup...